Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Van Wees Cinnamon LiqueurEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryVan WeesEzra Brooks
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£38.25£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

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).

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur is better value at £38 vs £41.

For beginners: Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.25 vs £41.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £38.25)

Who should buy Van?

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

HoneyVanillaNutty

Only Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

Cooked FruitFragant

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToasted

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