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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Ezra Brooks 99 and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$40 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +6 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$20 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).