Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Lasanta vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The LasantaGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryGlenmorangieSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£48£34.95
Rating3.94/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Lasanta

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value82/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Lasanta

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 3.94).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £48.

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Lasanta

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Lasanta 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Lasanta

ChocolateDried FruitSherried

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaFresh Fruit

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