Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMillstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5
DistilleryEzra BrooksMillstone Whisky
Region
CountryAmericaThe Netherlands
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£41.09£49.61
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5 is more approachable (65/100 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 £49.61)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.61 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 Millstone?

Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5 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

Toasted

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Millstone 6 Year Old 2008 - Special #5

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitOld Wood

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