Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Scapa
£47
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Scapa |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £46.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
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 £47.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 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 £46.84)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£46.84 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 Scapa?
Scapa 14 Year Old 2000 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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