Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£58
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 51.5% | 45.6% |
| Age | 26 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £58.05 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £58.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£58.05 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
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £58.05)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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
Only Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1991 (cask 12233) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange