Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35clEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryBalblairEzra Brooks
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%49.5%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£31.45£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl

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).

Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is better value at £31 vs £41.

For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.45 vs £41.09)

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 £31.45)

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl 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

Both taste of

HoneyNutty

Only Balblair 20 Year Old Cask 166 (Bladnoch) 35cl

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaToasted

Where to buy

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