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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Redemption Bourbon
Ezra Brooks 99 and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +15 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).