Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Box Early Days - Batch 002
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Box
£32
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Box Early Days - Batch 002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Box |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Sweden |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £31.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Box Early Days - Batch 002 is better value at £32 vs £41.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £31.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £41.09)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −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 Box?
Box Early Days - Batch 002 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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