Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Bladnoch
£46
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Simply Whisky |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.4% | 45.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £45.95 | £34.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
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 0.00).
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £46.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.95 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old 1990 (cask 136) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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