Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyGlenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistillerySimply WhiskyGlenburgie
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£34.95£33.02
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £35.

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

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

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £33.02)

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.02 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Vanilla

Only Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Cooked FruitFragant

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