Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bowmore
£42
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Bowmore |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 49.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £41.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £42.
For beginners: Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 £41.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.75 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 9 Year Old / Glass Set Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange