Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)

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

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV45.8%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£36.95£34.32
Rating5.00/53.44/5

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

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.44).

Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) is better value at £34 vs £37.

For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) 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 £34.32)

Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.32 vs £36.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.4 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) 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 Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

New WoodFresh FruitCooked Mash

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)

Malt ExtractToasted

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