Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 4.50
£34
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charlie Parry's | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | 3 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £33.5 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon is better value at £34 vs £35.
For beginners: Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.5 vs £34.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £33.5)
Who should buy Charlie?
Charlie Parry's 3 Year Old Bourbon 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 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.
Tasting notes
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