Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single MaltEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Ezra Brooks
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV40%49.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£32.74£41.09
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is better value at £33 vs £41.

For beginners: Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.74 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £32.74)

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Crabbie 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

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