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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$35 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/8 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).