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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
On paper Ezra Brooks 99 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$50 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).