Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
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
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Dufftown
£42
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Dufftown |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £41.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
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 £42.
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
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.95 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 Singleton?
Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Gift Pack with 2x Glasses 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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