Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
The Glasgow Distillery Co.
£57
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glasgow Distillery Co. | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55% | 49.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £56.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £57.
For beginners: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£56.95 vs £41.09)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£41.09 vs £56.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glasgow?
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Ezra?
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange