Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year OldGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryDufftownSimply Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£35.15£34.95
Rating3.93/55.00/5

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Singleton of Dufftown 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 3.93).

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

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

Singleton of Dufftown 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 (£35.15 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 £35.15)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old 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 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

Nutty

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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