Toki Blended Japanese Whisky vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Toki Blended Japanese WhiskyGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistillerySuntorySimply Whisky
Region
CountryJapanIreland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£29.5£34.95
Rating4.34/55.00/5

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Toki Blended Japanese 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 4.34).

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky is better value at £30 vs £35.

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

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 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 £29.5)

Who should buy Toki?

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky 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

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

CitricNew Wood

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Honey

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