Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachEzra Brooks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%49.5%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£41.83£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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: Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.83 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 £41.83)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

VanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHay-like

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoneyNutty

Where to buy

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