Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMasthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
DistillerySimply WhiskyCopper Rivet Distillery
Region
CountryIrelandEngland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%56.2%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£47.3
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £47.

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
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £47.3)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.3 vs £34.95)

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 Masthouse?

Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoney

Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137

YeastyHay-likeGreen-House

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