Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Hatozaki Blended
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41

Hatozaki Blended
The Kaikyo Distillery
★ 4.13
£38
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Hatozaki Blended | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | The Kaikyo Distillery |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Japan |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 49.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £37.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.13/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Hatozaki Blended
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Hatozaki Blended
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).
Hatozaki Blended is better value at £38 vs £41.
For beginners: Hatozaki Blended 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 £37.5)
Hatozaki Blended
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.5 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Hatozaki?
Hatozaki Blended suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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