Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory
DistilleryEzra BrooksAultmore
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%43%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.09£34.72
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £41.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory 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 £34.72)

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.72 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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