Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Writers Tears Ulysses

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyWriters Tears Ulysses
DistillerySimply WhiskyWalsh
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£36.51
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Writers Tears Ulysses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Writers Tears Ulysses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £37.

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
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £36.51)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Writers Tears Ulysses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.51 vs £34.95)

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 Writers?

Writers Tears Ulysses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Vanilla

Only Writers Tears Ulysses

Yeasty

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