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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +6 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$33 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).