Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Arlett Blended Whisky

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyArlett Blended Whisky
DistillerySimply WhiskyDistillerie Tessendier & Fils
Region
CountryIrelandFrance
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Arlett Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Arlett Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Arlett Blended Whisky is better value at £30 vs £35.

For beginners: Arlett Blended Whisky 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

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.95)

Arlett Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £34.95)
  • +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 Arlett?

Arlett Blended Whisky 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 Arlett Blended Whisky

YeastyCitricNew Wood

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