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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Ezra Brooks 99 and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$120 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/6 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).