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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Ezra Brooks 99 and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 does 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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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/7 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).