Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Speyside 12 Year Old

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

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Speyside 12 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanySpeyside
RegionSpeyside
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV45.8%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£36.95£28.67
Rating5.00/54.93/5

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

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

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Speyside 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.93).

The Speyside 12 Year Old is better value at £29 vs £37.

For beginners: The Speyside 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.95 vs £28.67)

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.67 vs £36.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 The?

The Speyside 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

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

New WoodCooked Mash

Only The Speyside 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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