Bushmills Red Bush vs Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bushmills Red BushCanadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBushmillsThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandCanada
TypeBlendedCorn
ABV40%45.8%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£26.95£36.95
Rating3.50/55.00/5

Bushmills Red Bush

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

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

Bushmills Red Bush

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 3.50).

Bushmills Red Bush is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Bushmills Red Bush is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bushmills Red Bush

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £26.95)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills Red Bush suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaHoney

Only Bushmills Red Bush

Malt ExtractToastedFragant

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

New WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

Where to buy

Bushmills Red Bush

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

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