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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).