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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Praedictum 15 Year
Ezra Brooks 99 and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$450 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/7 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 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.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
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 Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).