Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistillerySimply WhiskyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr13 yr
Price£34.95£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £51.

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt Extract

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedToasted

Where to buy

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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