Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyRobbie Dhu 12 Year Old
DistillerySimply WhiskyRobbie Dhu
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%43%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£34.95£39.95
Rating5.00/54.46/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.46).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £40.

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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Robbie?

Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Robbie Dhu 12 Year Old

Toasted

Explore more