Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£29
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.6% | 57.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £28.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits 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
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £28.95)
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£28.95 vs £34.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
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 Tarot?
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits