Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac
Philbert
£51
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks
★ 5.00
£41
| Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac | Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Philbert | Ezra Brooks |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 49.5% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £50.95 | £41.09 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac
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 £51.
For beginners: Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.95 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 £50.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Philbert?
Philbert Distiller Reserve 2017 Vintage Petite Champagne Cognac 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
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