Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Auchroisk
£37
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £36.64 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £37 vs £41.
For beginners: Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.64 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 £36.64)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11469) Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
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