Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
★ 5.00
£31
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Signatory |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 45.6% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is better value at £31 vs £35.
For beginners: Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £31)
Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31 vs £34.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Ayrshire?
Ayrshire 16 Year Old 1998 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) 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