Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyA Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryEzra BrooksMaster of Malt
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonRye
ABV49.5%51.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £41.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £34.95)

A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £41.09)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
  • 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 A?

A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedNutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoney

Only A Secret American Rye Distillery 6 Year Old 2019 (Master of Malt)

New Wood

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