Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

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

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV45.8%62.8%
Age8 yr16 yr
Price£36.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

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 £45.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £44.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £36.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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

New WoodCooked Mash

Only Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 (The Whisky Club)

Toasted

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