Bowmore 12 Year Old vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 3.87
£39
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Bowmore 12 Year Old | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 49.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £38.79 | £41.09 |
| Rating | 3.87/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.87).
Bowmore 12 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £41.
For beginners: Bowmore 12 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.79 vs £41.09)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £38.79)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Year Old 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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