Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyCrabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt
DistilleryEzra BrooksJohn Crabbie & Co.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.09£32.74
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is better value at £33 vs £41.

For beginners: Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £32.74)

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.74 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Crabbie?

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt 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 Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

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