Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'
GlenDronach
★ 4.73
£35
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | GlenDronach |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £41.09 | £34.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.73/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).
The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' is better value at £35 vs £41.
For beginners: The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £34.85)
The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan'
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.85 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 The?
The GlenDronach 8 Year Old The Hielan' suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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