Ragtime Rye Whiskey vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ragtime Rye Whiskey
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£39

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Ragtime Rye Whiskey | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New York Distilling Company | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Rye | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £38.99 | £41.09 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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
Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey
Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey