Woven Experience No.12 vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Woven Experience No.12Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryWovenSimply Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV47.3%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£50.94£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Woven Experience No.12

Smoke64/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Woven Experience No.12

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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).

Woven Experience No.12

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.94 vs £34.95)
  • 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Woven?

Woven Experience No.12 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Woven Experience No.12

SmokeyToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Vanilla

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