Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryClynelishSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£44.45£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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 £44.

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.45 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 (casks 4614+4615) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

OilyToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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