Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryGlengoyneSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%45.6%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£30.3£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) is better value at £30 vs £35.

For beginners: Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.3 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £30.3)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (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

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Where to buy

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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