West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
West Cork Distillers
★ 4.75
£36
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | West Cork Distillers | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £35.85 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
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 4.75).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £36.
For beginners: West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.85 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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)
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £35.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy West?
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt 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