Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySimply WhiskyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£34.95£45.69
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £46.

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 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.69 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - 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

Honey

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedSherriedCooked FruitNutty

Where to buy

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 7182) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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