Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBlended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryEzra BrooksThompson Bros.
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£41.09£32.45
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £32 vs £41.

For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £32.45)

Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.45 vs £41.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Blended?

Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.) 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

Chocolate

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaToastedHoneyNutty

Only Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedDried Fruit

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