Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £45.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £41.09)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.09 vs £44.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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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