The Cheshire Single Malt English Whisky vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

The Cheshire Single Malt English WhiskyGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryWeetwood DistillerySimply Whisky
Region
CountryEnglandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£50.25£34.95
Rating5.00/5

The Cheshire Single Malt English Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

The Cheshire Single Malt English Whisky

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 £50.

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

The Cheshire Single Malt English Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.25 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Cheshire Single Malt English Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 FruitVanilla

Only The Cheshire Single Malt English Whisky

Toasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt Extract

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