Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyEdradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistillerySimply WhiskyEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£34.95£46.66
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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 £46.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.66 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 465) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Toasted

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