Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year OldGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryAtom BrandsSimply Whisky
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV42.8%45.6%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£31.95£34.95
Rating3.50/55.00/5

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old

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 3.50).

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £35.

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

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £34.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 £31.95)

Who should buy Beautiful?

Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old 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 FruitVanillaHoney

Only Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old

CitricToasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt Extract

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