Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Aberlour
★ 4.20
£51
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 45.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £50.94 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £51.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.94 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered 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
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