Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ragtime Rye WhiskeyEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryNew York Distilling CompanyEzra Brooks
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV45.2%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.99£41.09
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £41.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £38.99)

Who should buy Ragtime?

Ragtime Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

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

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaHoney

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