Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Garioch 12 Year Old
DistilleryEzra BrooksGlen Garioch
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%48%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.09£44.25
Rating5.00/54.42/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.42).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £44.

For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£41.09 vs £44.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 vs £41.09)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Glen Garioch 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractSherried

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