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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs Ezra Brooks 99
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond next to Ezra Brooks 99 and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$22 – $28 ~$23 less |
- Ezra Brooks 99 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/2 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
spice 8/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).