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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Ezra Brooks 99
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Ezra Brooks 99 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +11 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$22 – $28 ~$65 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).