Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyBankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
DistillerySimply WhiskyBankhall
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£26
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is better value at £26 vs £35.

For beginners: Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £26)

Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26 vs £34.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Bankhall?

Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl 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

VanillaHoney

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Bankhall British Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

ToastedNew Wood

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