Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Tomatin 15 Year Old

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyTomatin 15 Year Old
DistillerySimply WhiskyTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr15 yr
Price£34.95£45.16
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Tomatin 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £45.

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
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.16)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.16 vs £34.95)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt Extract

Only Tomatin 15 Year Old

CitricFragant

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