Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryBlair AtholSimply Whisky
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV45.6%45.6%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£39.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

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 £40.

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

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2015 Single Cask - Mosaic Edition (Master of Malt)

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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