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

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyBushmills 10 Year Old
DistillerySimply WhiskyBushmills
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£34.95£34.9
Rating5.00/54.32/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 10 Year Old

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).

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)

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)

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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills 10 Year Old

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