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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Ezra Brooks 99 and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$18 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).