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Angel’s Envy vs Ezra Brooks 99
Angel’s Envy and Ezra Brooks 99 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Angel’s Envy
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/2 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
- 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 Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).