Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny PortGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryKopkeSimply Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£27.25£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port

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

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port

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).

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port is better value at £27 vs £35.

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

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.25 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 £27.25)

Who should buy Kopke?

Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port 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

Honey

Only Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Dried FruitNuttyToastedOld Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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