Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Locke's
★ 5.00
£50
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Locke's | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 49.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £50.45 | £41.09 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.45 vs £41.09)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£41.09 vs £50.45)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Locke's?
Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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