Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy
Fernando de Castilla
£42

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fernando de Castilla | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 49.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £41.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £42.
For beginners: Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.95 vs £41.09)
- −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 affordable (£41.09 vs £41.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Fernando?
Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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
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