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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).