Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Super Nikka

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

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain WhiskeySuper Nikka
DistillerySimply WhiskyNikka
Region
CountryIrelandJapan
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.6%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.95£52.49
Rating5.00/54.33/5

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Super Nikka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Super Nikka

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £52.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Super Nikka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.49 vs £34.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Super?

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

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Super Nikka

Dried FruitYeasty

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