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 Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 4.83
£28
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.6% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £28.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.83/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
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
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