Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Glenburgie
★ 4.25
£31
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £31.33 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
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 4.25).
Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) is better value at £31 vs £35.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.33 vs £34.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £31.33)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Glenburgie 10 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey