Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Balblair
£31
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £31.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is better value at £31 vs £41.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is more approachable (75/100 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 £31.45)
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.45 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 Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange