Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyInchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)
DistillerySimply WhiskyLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%43%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£34.95£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £35.

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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £31.95)

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 20 Year Old 1989 (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedNutty

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