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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Ezra Brooks 99 and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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 Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/6 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).