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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$80 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$75 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/6 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).