Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Jameson Crested

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyJameson Crested
DistillerySimply WhiskyJameson
Region
CountryIrelandIreland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£30.5
Rating5.00/54.45/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Jameson Crested

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson Crested

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.45).

Jameson Crested is better value at £31 vs £35.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £30.5)

Jameson Crested

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.5 vs £34.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Jameson?

Jameson Crested 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Fresh Fruit

Only Jameson Crested

Toasted

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