Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
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
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Kilkerran |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 57.1% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £48.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 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 affordable (£34.95 vs £47.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £34.95)
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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)