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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).