Label 5 Classic Black vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Label 5 Classic Black
Label 5
★ 4.14
£27
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Label 5 Classic Black | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Label 5 | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 45.6% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £26.5 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.14/5 | 5.00/5 |
Label 5 Classic Black
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Label 5 Classic Black
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).
Label 5 Classic Black is better value at £27 vs £35.
For beginners: Label 5 Classic Black is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Label 5 Classic Black
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.5 vs £34.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £26.5)
Who should buy Label?
Label 5 Classic Black 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of