Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryOrdSimply Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV57.1%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£47.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £48.

For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.95 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory) 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.

Who should buy Good?

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Glen Ord 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #46 (Signatory)

ToastedNew Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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