Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeySymington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryEzra BrooksSignatory
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£41.09£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £32 vs £41.

For beginners: Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (90/100 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 £31.95)

Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.95 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 Symington’s?

Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 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

VanillaHoney

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedNutty

Only Symington’s 10 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SherriedOld Wood

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