Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyNelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle
DistillerySimply WhiskyNelson's
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£25.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle is better value at £26 vs £35.

For beginners: Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle 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 £25.95)

Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£25.95 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 Nelson's?

Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Nelson's Navy Strength Gin / Small Bottle

Citric

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