Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Penderyn Myth

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyPenderyn Myth
DistillerySimply WhiskyPenderyn
Region
CountryIrelandWales
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%41%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£25.9
Rating5.00/54.35/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Penderyn Myth

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn Myth

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.35).

Penderyn Myth is better value at £26 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 £25.9)

Penderyn Myth

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.9 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn Myth 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

Only Penderyn Myth

New WoodToasted

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