Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryEzra BrooksMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£41.09£41.83
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - 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 £42.

For beginners: Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - 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 £41.83)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.83 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - 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

VanillaToasted

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2008 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHay-like

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