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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Baker’s 7 Year
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Baker’s 7 Year and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/7 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).