Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Four Roses
★ 5.00
£53
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Four Roses Small Batch Select | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 52% | 45.6% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £52.57 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £53.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Small Batch Select
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.57 vs £34.95)
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
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £52.57)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Small Batch Select 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.
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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