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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Rowan's Creek
Ezra Brooks 99 and Rowan's Creek are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$20 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).