Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - 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 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachEzra Brooks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%49.5%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£39.95£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - 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).

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £40 vs £41.

For beginners: Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £41.09)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

ToastedHoneyVanilla

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

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