Stranger & Sons Gin vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Stranger & Sons GinEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryStrangerEzra Brooks
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.95£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Stranger & Sons Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness25/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Stranger & Sons Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £42.

For beginners: Stranger & Sons Gin is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Stranger & Sons Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.95 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 £41.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Stranger?

Stranger & Sons Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Stranger & Sons Gin

CitricFragant

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaToastedHoney

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