McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey
McConnell's
★ 4.40
£37
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | McConnell's | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 42% | 45.6% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £36.5 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey
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 4.40).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £37.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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)
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy McConnell's?
McConnell's 5 Year Old Irish 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 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
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