Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryEzra BrooksGlenrothes
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£41.09£41.12
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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 £41.

For beginners: Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (65/100 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 £41.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.12 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 Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaToastedHoneyNutty

Only Glenrothes 11 Year Old 2004 (bottled 2015) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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