Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf Loose vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf LooseEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryTomatinEzra Brooks
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV59.4%49.5%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£66.89£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

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 £67.

For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.89 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 £66.89)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf Loose 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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Tomatin 7 Year Old 2016 - Cut Your Wolf Loose

Malt ExtractNew Wood

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoneyNutty

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