Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray)
A. D. Rattray
£45
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | A. D. Rattray | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 45.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £34.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
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 £45.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.95)
- −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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cask?
Cask Speyside 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (A.D. Rattray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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