Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£55
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Campbeltown | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.5% | 45.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £54.99 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
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 £55.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£54.99 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 £54.99)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange