Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Balblair
£40
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Balblair |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 46.9% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £41.
For beginners: Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 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 £39.95)
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £41.09)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of 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
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