Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory)
GlenAllachie
★ 4.00
£36
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | GlenAllachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £35.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory) is better value at £36 vs £41.
For beginners: Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £35.97)
Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.97 vs £41.09)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 5243+5245) (Signatory) 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
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