Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryGlenrothesSimply Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV47.5%45.6%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£51.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £52.

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

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 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 Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenrothes 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaFresh Fruit

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