Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryEzra BrooksGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%56.9%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£41.09£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £50.

For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 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 £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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