Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Simply Whisky
★ 5.00
£35
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Simply Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Ireland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 49.5% | 45.6% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Quick verdict
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is better value at £35 vs £41.
For beginners: Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £34.95)
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Good?
Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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