Ha'penny Original Blend vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Ha'penny Original BlendGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryHa'pennySimply Whisky
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£27.41£34.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ha'penny Original Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Ha'penny Original Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ha'penny Original Blend is better value at £27 vs £35.

For beginners: Ha'penny Original Blend is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Ha'penny Original Blend

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.41 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £27.41)

Who should buy Ha'penny?

Ha'penny Original Blend 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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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