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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).