The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryGlenDronachEzra Brooks
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%49.5%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£34.85£41.09
Rating4.73/55.00/5

The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' is better value at £35 vs £41.

For beginners: The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.85 vs £41.09)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £34.85)

Who should buy The?

The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

NuttyVanilla

Only The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'

SherriedCooked FruitCitric

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedHoney

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