Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Jack Daniel's Tennessee RyeEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryJack Daniel'sEzra Brooks
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeRyeBourbon
ABV45%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£31.5£41.09
Rating3.96/55.00/5

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.96).

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye is better value at £32 vs £41.

For beginners: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.5 vs £41.09)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £31.5)

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye

New WoodHusky

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoneyNutty

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