Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyHalf 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
DistilleryEzra BrooksMurray McDavid
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£41.09£39.5
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £40 vs £41.

For beginners: Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £39.5)

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • 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 Half?

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaNutty

Only Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SherriedMalt ExtractCooked Fruit

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