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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Maker's Mark
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Maker's Mark and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
- Go with Maker's Mark if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).