Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryInchgowerSimply Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
Age7 yr8 yr
Price£43.45£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £43.

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.45 vs £34.95)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £43.45)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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

Honey

Only Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyOily

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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