Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt WhiskyGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryThe Black Bottle DistillerySimply Whisky
Region
CountryEnglandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV45%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£27.99£34.95
Rating4.30/55.00/5

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

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 4.30).

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky is better value at £28 vs £35.

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £27.99)

Who should buy Lord?

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

New WoodToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt Extract

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