Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
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
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Filliers
£28
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Filliers |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Belgium |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 45.6% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £27.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is better value at £28 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 £27.71)
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27.71 vs £34.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
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 Goldlys?
Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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