Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky
Aquila
★ 4.80
£35
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aquila | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 44.3% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky is better value at £35 vs £41.
For beginners: Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £34.95)
Who should buy Aquila?
Aquila 12 Year Old Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
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