Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Moon Harbour Pier 1

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMoon Harbour Pier 1
DistillerySimply WhiskyMoon Harbour
Region
CountryIrelandFrance
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%45.8%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£44.15
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Moon Harbour Pier 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Moon Harbour Pier 1

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 £44.

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

Moon Harbour Pier 1

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.15 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 Moon?

Moon Harbour Pier 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Moon Harbour Pier 1

Cooked FruitSherriedToasted

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