Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas ArmagnacGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryAnthemaSimply Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£41.5£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

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 £42.

For beginners: Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 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 Anthema?

Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac 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

Fresh FruitVanilla

Only Anthema d'Azur VS Bas Armagnac

New Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt Extract

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