Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryEzra BrooksGlencadam
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£41.09£36.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £37 vs £41.

For beginners: Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £36.95)

Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Glencadam?

Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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

ToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaNutty

Only Glencadam 6 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

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