Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry GinGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryPortobello RoadSimply Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeGrain
ABV40%45.6%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£29.25£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin is better value at £29 vs £35.

For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.25 vs £34.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.25)

Who should buy Portobello?

Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Portobello Road No.171 London Dry Gin

CitricFragant

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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