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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).