Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyRancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011
DistilleryEzra BrooksDe Rancy
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£30.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011 is better value at £31 vs £41.

For beginners: Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011 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 £30.95)

Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.95 vs £41.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Rancio?

Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011 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

Nutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaToastedHoney

Only Rancio Sec de Maccabeu Domaine de Rancy 2011

SherriedDried FruitCooked Fruit

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