Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

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

North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
North British
£39
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 49.5% | 46.4% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £38.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is better value at £39 vs £41.
For beginners: North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £38.95)
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £41.09)
Cons
- −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 North?
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) 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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