Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
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
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
West Cork Distillers
★ 4.75
£36
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | West Cork Distillers |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £35.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
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 £36.
For beginners: West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt 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 £35.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£35.85 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 West?
West Cork 10 Year Old Single Malt 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