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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$45 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/6 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
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 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).