Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old BourbonGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sSimply Whisky
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV40%45.6%
Age3 yr8 yr
Price£33.5£34.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

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 4.50).

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon is better value at £34 vs £35.

For beginners: Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.5 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £33.5)

Who should buy Charlie?

Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon 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 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

VanillaHoney

Only Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon

ToastedNew Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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