Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Balblair
£40
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £41.
For beginners: Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 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 £39.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 7 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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