Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Malt Riot

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMalt Riot
DistillerySimply WhiskyThe Glasgow Distillery Co.
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£28.5
Rating5.00/53.92/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Malt Riot

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Malt Riot

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.92).

Malt Riot is better value at £29 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 £28.5)

Malt Riot

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.5 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Malt?

Malt Riot suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Malt Riot

Toasted

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