Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
Caol Ila
£48
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 48.3% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
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 £48.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 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 £47.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£47.95 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 James?
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
James Eadie’s Islay 8 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange