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Ezra Brooks 99 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$45 – $90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$43 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).