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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Ezra Brooks 99
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +12 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/2 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
- 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, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).