Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep LabelGood Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
DistilleryBladnochSimply Whisky
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV55%45.6%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£48.36£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £48.

For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.36 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 19 Year Old - Sheep Label is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old - Sheep Label

Hay-likeFragantNutty

Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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