Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs The Hive (Wemyss Malts)
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
The Hive (Wemyss Malts)
Wemyss Malts
★ 4.00
£41
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | The Hive (Wemyss Malts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Wemyss Malts |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £40.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
The Hive (Wemyss Malts)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
The Hive (Wemyss Malts)
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £41.
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
The Hive (Wemyss Malts)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.95 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 The?
The Hive (Wemyss Malts) 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