Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyIsle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky
DistillerySimply WhiskyIsle of Raasay
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky

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 £40.

For beginners: Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 Isle?

Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt Extract

Only Isle of Raasay Oak Species Maturation Series Miniature Set / 4x5cl Island Whisky

New Wood

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