Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt)
Balmenach
★ 4.63
£45
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Balmenach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 57.8% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.63/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £45.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£41.09 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balmenach 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £41.09)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 8 Year Old 2013 (Master of Malt) 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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