Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Jameson Black Barrel
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
Jameson Black Barrel
Jameson
★ 4.27
£37
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Jameson Black Barrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Ireland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £36.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.27/5 |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Jameson Black Barrel
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Jameson Black Barrel
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).
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).
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 £36.9)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jameson Black Barrel
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.9 vs £34.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Jameson?
Jameson Black Barrel 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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