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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Ezra Brooks 99 and Willett Pot Still Reserve are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$45 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +5 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$28 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/6 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 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 Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).