The Epicurean vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

The EpicureanEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryThe EpicureanEzra Brooks
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV46.2%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34£41.09
Rating4.40/55.00/5

The Epicurean

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

The Epicurean

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

The Epicurean is better value at £34 vs £41.

For beginners: The Epicurean is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34 vs £41.09)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £34)

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean 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

HoneyVanilla

Only The Epicurean

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedNutty

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