Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask FinishGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryHaranSimply Whisky
Region
CountrySpainIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%45.6%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£33.78£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish

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).

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish is better value at £34 vs £35.

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

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.78 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +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 £33.78)

Who should buy Haran?

Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish 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

Honey

Only Haran 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish

Dried FruitSherriedToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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