Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
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
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Loch Lomond
£53
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
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 £53.
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.95 vs £34.95)
- −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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray) 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
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Where to buy
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 396) - Cask Collection (A.D.Rattray)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange