Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Éiregold Irish Whiskey
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
Éiregold Irish Whiskey
Éiregold
★ 5.00
£31
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Éiregold Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Éiregold |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £30.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Éiregold Irish Whiskey
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Éiregold Irish Whiskey
Quick verdict
Éiregold Irish Whiskey is better value at £31 vs £35.
For beginners: Éiregold Irish Whiskey 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £30.95)
Éiregold Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.95 vs £34.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Éiregold?
Éiregold Irish 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
Both taste of