Speyburn 10 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyburn 10 Year Old
Speyburn
★ 3.86
£29
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Speyburn 10 Year Old | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyburn | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £29 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 3.86/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyburn 10 Year Old
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Speyburn 10 Year Old
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 3.86).
Speyburn 10 Year Old is better value at £29 vs £35.
For beginners: Speyburn 10 Year Old is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Speyburn 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29 vs £34.95)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £29)
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 10 Year Old 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