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Bulleit Bourbon vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$22 – $28 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).