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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$17 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- 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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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).