Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs St Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeySt Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum
DistillerySimply WhiskySt Aubin
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£38.5
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

St Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

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 £39.

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

St Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.5 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 St?

St Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum 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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

Only St Aubin Agricole Premium Black Rum Single Traditional Pot Still Rum

Citric

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