Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBalblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
DistilleryEzra BrooksBalblair
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%50%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£41.09£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £45.

For beginners: Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (75/100 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 £44.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 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 Balblair?

Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedNutty

Only Balblair 7 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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