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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Wild Turkey Longbranch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (99 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +13 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$15 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 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.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
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 Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).