Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bowsaw Small Batch BourbonGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryBowsawSimply Whisky
Region
CountryAmericaIreland
TypeBourbonGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£31.49£34.95
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

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 4.33).

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon is better value at £31 vs £35.

For beginners: Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.49 vs £34.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £31.49)

Who should buy Bowsaw?

Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon 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 Bowsaw Small Batch Bourbon

New Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

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