Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy

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

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy
DistilleryEzra BrooksFernando de Castilla
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV49.5%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.09£41.95
Rating5.00/5

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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).

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

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)

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 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ChocolateVanillaHoney

Only Fernando de Castilla Reserva Brandy

SherriedOld Wood

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