Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
The Glasgow Distillery Co.
£57
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | The Glasgow Distillery Co. |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £56.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
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 £57.
For beginners: Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£41.09 vs £56.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£56.95 vs £41.09)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Glasgow?
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange