Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Woven Experience No.9

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyWoven Experience No.9
DistillerySimply WhiskyWoven
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%46.1%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£30.57
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Woven Experience No.9

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woven Experience No.9

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Woven Experience No.9 is better value at £31 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 £30.57)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Woven Experience No.9

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£30.57 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 Woven?

Woven Experience No.9 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoney

Only Woven Experience No.9

SmokeyVegetativeToasted

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