Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryGlenburgieSimply Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%45.6%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£31.33£34.95
Rating4.25/55.00/5

Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

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 4.25).

Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £31 vs £35.

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

Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.33 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £31.33)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) 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 Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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