Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyClan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside
DistilleryEzra BrooksDouglas Laing
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£33.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside is better value at £33 vs £41.

For beginners: Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £33.45)

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.45 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Clan?

Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaNutty

Only Clan Denny Vatted Malt Scotch from Speyside

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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