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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Angel’s Envy
Ezra Brooks 99 and Angel’s Envy are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Ezra Brooks 99
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/7 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).