Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double AgedEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryDewar'sEzra Brooks
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%49.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£38.5£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

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).

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is better value at £39 vs £41.

For beginners: Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 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 £38.5)

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

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