Clynelish 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (Signatory) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (Signatory)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryClynelishSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%45.6%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£41.04£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (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 £41.

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

Clynelish 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.04 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 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Clynelish 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 7781) (Signatory)

ToastedOld Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt Extract

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