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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
On paper Ezra Brooks 99 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$35 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$15 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- 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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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year).