Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Robbie Dhu 12 Year OldGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryRobbie DhuSimply Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£39.95£34.95
Rating4.46/55.00/5

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

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 4.46).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £40.

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

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Robbie?

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

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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

Toasted

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