Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition
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 with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition
Johnnie Walker
£30
| Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £29.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition
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 with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition is better value at £30 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 £29.89)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.89 vs £34.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
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 with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition 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
Only Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin 200th Anniversary Edition