Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£46

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.35 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £46.
For beginners: Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.35 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 £46.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey