Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMaster of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland
DistillerySimply WhiskyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£34.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland is better value at £35 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 Master?

Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Vanilla

Only Master of Malt 12 Year Old Lowland

Toasted

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