Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryStrathclydeSimply Whisky
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV55.7%45.6%
Age9 yr8 yr
Price£44.07£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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).

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.07 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Vanilla

Only Strathclyde 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 10710) - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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