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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Ezra Brooks 99 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +31 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$22 – $28 ~$113 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Ezra Brooks 99
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).