Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
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

Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Chairman's Reserve
£30
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Chairman's Reserve |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Grain | |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £30.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £30 vs £35.
For beginners: Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum 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 £30.25)
Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.25 vs £34.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Chairman's?
Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum 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
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Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Chairman's Reserve Original Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum