Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Timorous Beastie
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
Timorous Beastie
Timorous Beastie
★ 4.08
£32
| Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Timorous Beastie | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 46.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.09 | £31.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.08/5 |
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Timorous Beastie
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Timorous Beastie
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).
Timorous Beastie is better value at £32 vs £41.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.09 vs £31.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Timorous Beastie
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £41.09)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 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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