Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023 vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryClaus PreisingerSimply Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£30.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023

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).

Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023 is better value at £31 vs £35.

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

Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.95 vs £34.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £30.95)

Who should buy Claus?

Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 FruitHoney

Only Claus Preisinger Kalkundkiesel Weiss 2023

FragantDried Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

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