Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Talon's Select Blended Malt

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyTalon's Select Blended Malt
DistillerySimply WhiskyTalon's Select
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£27.25
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Talon's Select Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Talon's Select Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Talon's Select Blended Malt is better value at £27 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £27.25)

Talon's Select Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.25 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Talon's?

Talon's Select Blended Malt 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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoney

Only Talon's Select Blended Malt

ToastedNutty

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