Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Glen Ord
£50
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 56.9% | 49.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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 £50.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 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 £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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