Bushmills 10 Year Old vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bushmills 10 Year OldGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryBushmillsSimply Whisky
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV40%45.6%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£34.9£34.95
Rating4.32/55.00/5

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bushmills 10 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 4.32).

Bushmills 10 Year Old is better value at £35 vs £35.

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.9 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

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 £34.9)

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Bushmills 10 Year Old

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