Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeyNorth British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistillerySimply WhiskyNorth British
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV45.6%46%
Age8 yr17 yr
Price£34.95£29.95
Rating5.00/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.95)

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £34.95)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)

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 North?

North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only North British 17 Year Old 2008 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

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