Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
A. D. Rattray
£50
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | A. D. Rattray |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 61.1% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £50.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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 £50.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 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 £50.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.01 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 Williamson?
Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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