Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Johnnie Walker
★ 3.66
£49
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 49.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.66/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.66).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £49.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve 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 affordable (£41.09 vs £48.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.5 vs £41.09)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve 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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