Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEzra BrooksGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%48%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£41.09£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £45.

For beginners: Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£41.09 vs £44.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £41.09)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedNutty

Only Glen Ord 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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