Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi)
Caol Ila
£66
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi) | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.4% | 49.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £65.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £66.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£65.95 vs £41.09)
- −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 affordable (£41.09 vs £65.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi) 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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Where to buy
Caol Ila 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 300371) (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange