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 WhiskeyHatozaki Blended
DistilleryEzra BrooksThe Kaikyo Distillery
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£37.5
Rating5.00/54.13/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Hatozaki Blended

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hatozaki Blended

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedNutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoney

Only Hatozaki Blended

Sherried

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