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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$325 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).