Inchmurrin 12 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year OldGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryLoch LomondSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£38.95£34.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

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 4.50).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £39.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 12 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.95 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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)
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £38.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

New Wood

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Inchmurrin 12 Year Old

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