Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur vs Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac LiqueurEzra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryBrilletEzra Brooks
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%49.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£33.75£41.09
Rating5.00/5

Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur

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).

Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur is better value at £34 vs £41.

For beginners: Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.75 vs £41.09)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £33.75)

Who should buy Belle?

Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaToastedNutty

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