Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Moray 16 Year Old

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Moray 16 Year Old
DistilleryEzra BrooksGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£41.09£39.34
Rating5.00/54.63/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).

Glen Moray 16 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £41.

For beginners: Glen Moray 16 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £39.34)

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.34 vs £41.09)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Moray 16 Year Old 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Glen Moray 16 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

Where to buy

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