Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV45.8%46%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£36.95£39.95
Rating5.00/54.67/5

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

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £40.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

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

HoneyNew WoodCooked Mash

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

CitricMalt Extract

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