Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyLord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky
DistillerySimply WhiskyThe Black Bottle Distillery
Region
CountryIrelandEngland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%45%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£27.99
Rating5.00/54.30/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.30).

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky is better value at £28 vs £35.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £27.99)

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Lord?

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

New WoodToasted

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