Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Mikolasch Vodka

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyMikolasch Vodka
DistillerySimply WhiskyMikolasch
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£25.5
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Mikolasch Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mikolasch Vodka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mikolasch Vodka is better value at £26 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £25.5)

Mikolasch Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.5 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 Mikolasch?

Mikolasch Vodka suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Mikolasch Vodka

Citric

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