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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Barrell Foundation Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Barrell Foundation Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $60 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Barrell Foundation Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 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.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon).