Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de MentheGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryTempus FugitSimply Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£33.25£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

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).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe is better value at £33 vs £35.

For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.25 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 £33.25)

Who should buy Tempus?

Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 FruitHoney

Only Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe

Fragant

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

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