Cutty Sark 12 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cutty Sark 12 Year Old
Cutty Sark
★ 4.14
£33
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Cutty Sark 12 Year Old | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cutty Sark | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £33.25 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.14/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cutty Sark 12 Year Old
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Cutty Sark 12 Year Old
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 4.14).
Cutty Sark 12 Year Old is better value at £33 vs £35.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Cutty Sark 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.25 vs £34.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £33.25)
Who should buy Cutty?
Cutty Sark 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
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