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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Ezra Brooks 99
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Ezra Brooks 99 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$22 – $28) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$22 – $28 ~$80 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
- 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 (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).