Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyLongmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
DistilleryEzra BrooksLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%43%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£41.09£38.67
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £41.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 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 £38.67)

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.67 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateNutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

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