Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyStratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
DistillerySimply WhiskyThe Lost Distillery Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV45.6%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£31.36
Rating5.00/53.67/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £31 vs £35.

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

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 £31.36)

Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.36 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.7 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Stratheden?

Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Vanilla

Only Stratheden - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Toasted

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