Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Craigellachie
★ 4.00
£30
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £29.91 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory is better value at £30 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.91)
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.91 vs £34.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Where to buy
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 800124 & 800125) - Signatory
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange