Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Benromach
★ 4.36
£34
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Benromach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £33.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.36/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £34 vs £41.
For beginners: Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £33.95)
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.95 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Benromach?
Benromach 10 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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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