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)
Wemyss Malts
£35

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Wemyss Malts | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £34.84 | £34.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
The Hive 8 Year Old (Wemyss Malts)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
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
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey