Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£45
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £45.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
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
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.24 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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
Both taste of
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 305117 & 305118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange