Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Bank Note
★ 3.80
£26
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Bank Note |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.6% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £25.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.80/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.80).
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky is better value at £26 vs £35.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £25.5)
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£25.5 vs £34.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 Bank?
Bank Note 5 Year Old Blended Whisky 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
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