The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryWemyss MaltsSimply Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%45.6%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£34.84£34.95
Rating5.00/5

The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

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).

The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is better value at £35 vs £35.

For beginners: The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.84 vs £34.95)

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 £34.84)

Who should buy The?

The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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