Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAuchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryEzra BrooksAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£41.09£46.3
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £46.

For beginners: Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £46.3)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.3 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt Extract

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