Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyRuta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur
DistilleryEzra BrooksRuta Maya
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£30.5
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur is better value at £31 vs £41.

For beginners: Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £30.5)

Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.5 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • 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 Ruta?

Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaToastedHoneyNutty

Only Ruta Maya Coffee Rum Liqueur

Cooked Mash

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