Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyVallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac
DistillerySimply WhiskyVallein-Tercinier
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac is better value at £35 vs £35.

For beginners: Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Vallein?

Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac 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

Vanilla

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Vallein Tercinier VS Selection Cognac

Dried FruitTobacco

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