Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory)
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 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£38
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £37.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £38.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £37.58)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£37.58 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 17 Year Old 1995 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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