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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +8 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).