Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl
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
Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl
Tomintoul
★ 4.75
£37
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £36.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £37.
For beginners: Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £36.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.9 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl 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
Only Tomintoul 16 Year Old 35cl