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)
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£30

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 45.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £30.3 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
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
Where to buy
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange