Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist RumEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryPusser'sEzra Brooks
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£34.95£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £35 vs £41.

For beginners: Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £41.09)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £34.95)

Who should buy Pusser's?

Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Pusser's Gunpowder Proof British Navy Rum Blended Modernist Rum

Tobacco

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateToastedNutty

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