Nicholson Blood Orange Gin vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Nicholson Blood Orange GinCanadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNicholsonThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomCanada
TypeCorn
ABV40%45.8%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£41.95£36.95
Rating5.00/5

Nicholson Blood Orange Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Nicholson Blood Orange Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £42.

For beginners: Nicholson Blood Orange Gin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Nicholson Blood Orange Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.95 vs £36.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £41.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Nicholson?

Nicholson Blood Orange Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Canadian?

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Nicholson Blood Orange Gin

Citric

Only Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyNew WoodCooked Mash

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