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Ezra Brooks 99 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Ezra Brooks 99 and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$60 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).