Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Very Old Barton (45%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Very Old Barton (45%)
Barton Distilling Company
£31
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Very Old Barton (45%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Barton Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.5% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £30.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Very Old Barton (45%)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Very Old Barton (45%)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Very Old Barton (45%) is better value at £31 vs £41.
For beginners: Very Old Barton (45%) is more approachable (90/100 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 £30.52)
Very Old Barton (45%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.52 vs £41.09)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Very?
Very Old Barton (45%) 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
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