Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£33
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Ardmore |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.6% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £33 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
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £33)
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33 vs £34.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Ardmore 5 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)