Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey
Powers
£35
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Powers | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Type | Irish | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £34.75 | £34.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £35.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.75 vs £34.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £34.75)
Who should buy Powers?
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
Powers Irish Rye Irish Rye Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange