Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyThe Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
DistillerySimply WhiskySpeyside
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£34.95£43.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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

The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£43.95 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 The?

The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) 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 The Speysiders 8 Year Old 2009 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Cooked FruitSherried

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