Box Early Days - Batch 002 vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Box
£32
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Box Early Days - Batch 002 | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Box | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Sweden | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51.5% | 49.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £31.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Box Early Days - Batch 002 is better value at £32 vs £41.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Box Early Days - Batch 002
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £41.09)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −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 £31.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Box?
Box Early Days - Batch 002 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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