Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryCameron BridgeSimply Whisky
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV57.1%45.6%
Age16 yr8 yr
Price£46.5£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (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 £47.

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

Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£46.5 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 £46.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Cameronbridge 16 Year Old 2009 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #3 (Signatory)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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