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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Jack Daniel’s Bonded is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$30 – $38).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$9 less | ~$30 – $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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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).