Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryClynelishSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£36.31£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid)

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).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £36.

For beginners: Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.31 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid) 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 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

Vanilla

Only Clynelish 13 Year Old 1997 (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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