Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyEmilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV
DistilleryEzra BrooksEmilio Hidalgo
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£30.75
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV is better value at £31 vs £41.

For beginners: Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV 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 £30.75)

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.75 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 Emilio?

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV 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

Nutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaToastedHoney

Only Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso NV

Dried FruitCitric

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