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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
On paper Ezra Brooks 99 and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$85 – $100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$68 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/8 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).