Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyInchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistillerySimply WhiskyInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr7 yr
Price£34.95£43.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £43.

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £43.45)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.45 vs £34.95)

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.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyOily

Where to buy

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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