Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Traveller Whiskey

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyTraveller Whiskey
DistilleryEzra BrooksBuffalo Trace
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV49.5%45%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£31.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Traveller Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Traveller Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Traveller Whiskey is better value at £32 vs £41.

For beginners: Traveller Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.09 vs £31.84)

Traveller Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.84 vs £41.09)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Traveller?

Traveller Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoneyNutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Chocolate

Only Traveller Whiskey

Cooked Mash

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