Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Penderyn Legend
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35

Penderyn Legend
Penderyn
★ 3.46
£32
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Penderyn Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Penderyn |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Wales |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 41% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £31.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.46/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Penderyn Legend
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Penderyn Legend
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.46).
Penderyn Legend is better value at £32 vs £35.
For beginners: Penderyn Legend 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £31.94)
Penderyn Legend
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.94 vs £34.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Penderyn?
Penderyn Legend 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
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