Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)
Ben Nevis
£51
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.1% | 45.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £50.5 | £34.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
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 £51.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.5 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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