Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyTomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
DistilleryEzra BrooksTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£41.09£34.24
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £34 vs £41.

For beginners: Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 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 £34.24)

Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.24 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Tomatin 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 300055, 300612 & 300617) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Malt Extract

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