Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryCraigellachieEzra Brooks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48%49.5%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£31.73£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £41.

For beginners: Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.73 vs £41.09)

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 £31.73)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedNutty

Where to buy

Craigellachie 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 11890) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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