Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyTullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
DistillerySimply WhiskyTullamore D.E.W.
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£28.32
Rating5.00/54.83/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is better value at £28 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £28.32)

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.32 vs £34.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish 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

VanillaHoney

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

Cooked FruitNutty

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