Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryDalmoreSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£41.14£34.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner80/100
Value97/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 4.00).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £41.

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

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.14 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Dalmore 11 Year Old 1999 (cask 6879) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt Extract

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