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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
On paper Ezra Brooks 99 and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +8 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).