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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Four Roses Bourbon
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Four Roses Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +19 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$22 – $28 |
- 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/6 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).