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1792 Small Batch vs Ezra Brooks 99
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Ezra Brooks 99 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$22 – $28 ~$5 less |
- 1792 Small Batch and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).