Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
Johnnie Walker
£31
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Johnnie Walker Black Ruby | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 49.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £30.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is better value at £31 vs £41.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Ruby 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 £30.5)
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.5 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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