Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
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
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Johnnie Walker
£29
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Simply Whisky | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.6% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £29.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 is better value at £29 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£34.95 vs £29.45)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.45 vs £34.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old – Icons 2.0 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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