Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryMurray McDavidEzra Brooks
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46%49.5%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£39.5£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

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).

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £40 vs £41.

For beginners: Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £41.09)

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 £39.5)

Who should buy Half?

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

ToastedHoney

Only Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SherriedMalt ExtractCooked Fruit

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaNutty

Explore more