Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyVan Wees Cinnamon Liqueur
DistilleryEzra BrooksVan Wees
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£38.25
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur is better value at £38 vs £41.

For beginners: Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 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 £38.25)

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.25 vs £41.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Van?

Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyNutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToasted

Only Van Wees Cinnamon Liqueur

Cooked FruitFragant

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