Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Dalwhinnie 15 Year OldEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryDalwhinnieEzra Brooks
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%49.5%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£44.95£41.09
Rating4.29/55.00/5

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £45.

For beginners: Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £41.09)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £44.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalwhinnie?

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Honey

Only Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitFragant

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaToastedNutty

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