Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyTomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask
DistilleryEzra BrooksTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.5%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£41.09£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask is better value at £40 vs £41.

For beginners: Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask is more approachable (75/100 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 £39.95)

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £41.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateHoneyNutty

Only Tomatin 9 Year Old 2007 Caribbean Rum Cask

Cooked FruitNew Wood

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