Aberfeldy 12 Year Old vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Aberfeldy
★ 4.32
£39
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Aberfeldy 12 Year Old | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.4 | £41.09 |
| Rating | 4.32/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.32).
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £41.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.4 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £39.4)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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