Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryBulleitSimply Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£31.5£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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).

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £32 vs £35.

For beginners: Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.5 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £31.5)

Who should buy Bulleit?

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon 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.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Toasted

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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