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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +19 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$10 less | ~$30 – $40 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).