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Ezra Brooks 99 vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$5 less | ~$25 – $35 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 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.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).