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Baker’s 7 Year vs Ezra Brooks 99
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Ezra Brooks 99 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +8 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).