Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyNiepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port
DistilleryEzra BrooksNiepoort
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£44.25
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port

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 £44.

For beginners: Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port 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 £44.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.25 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 Niepoort?

Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoneyNutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanilla

Only Niepoort 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Dried FruitCitric

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