Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey vs The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 4.80
£38
The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)
Blind Summit Whisky
£35
| Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey | The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ezra Brooks | Blind Summit Whisky |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 46.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £38.25 | £34.99 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | — |
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey is rated higher (4.80 vs 0.00).
The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky) is better value at £35 vs £38.
For beginners: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£38.25 vs £34.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£34.99 vs £38.25)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Ezra?
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy The?
The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
Only The Lochend Blended Malt (Blind Summit Whisky)