Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachSimply Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£45.24£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £45.

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

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.24 vs £34.95)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 ExtractHoney

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedCooked FruitNutty

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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