Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyBen Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)
DistillerySimply WhiskyBen Nevis
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%57.1%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£34.95£50.5
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £51.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.5 vs £34.95)
  • 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #63 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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