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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Four Roses Small Batch
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Four Roses Small Batch and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$10 less | ~$32 – $38 |
- 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
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/7 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Four Roses 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).