Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryAuchroiskEzra Brooks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%49.5%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£46.3£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £46.

For beginners: Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.3 vs £41.09)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£41.09 vs £46.3)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 14018) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt Extract

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

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