Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Nevis Dew - Blue Label

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyNevis Dew - Blue Label
DistillerySimply WhiskyBen Nevis
RegionHighland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£29.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Nevis Dew - Blue Label is better value at £30 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.5)

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 vs £34.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Nevis?

Nevis Dew - Blue Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Nevis Dew - Blue Label

SherriedNuttyToasted

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