Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Linkwood
£45
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 55.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £45.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.95)
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of