Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Balmenach
£53
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Balmenach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 57.5% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £52.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
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 £53.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 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 £52.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.84 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 Balmenach?
Balmenach 7 Year 2010 - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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