Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Aultmore
£36
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £35.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £41.
For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £41.09)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £35.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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.
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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