Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryCaperdonichSimply Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.6%45.6%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£25.4£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale) is better value at £25 vs £35.

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

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£25.4 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £25.4)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Only Caperdonich 20 Year Old 1997 (La Distillerie Générale)

SmokeyToastedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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