Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyArdmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryEzra BrooksArdmore
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£41.09£31.87
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £32 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 £31.87)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£31.87 vs £41.09)

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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaHoneyNutty

Only Ardmore 10 Year Old 1999 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

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