Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV45.8%46%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£36.95£32.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £32.75)

Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.75 vs £36.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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

New WoodCooked Mash

Only Macduff 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 11194) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToasted

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