Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryEzra BrooksMannochmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£41.09£49.71
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £50.

For beginners: Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £49.71)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.71 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 Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaNutty

Only Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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