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Four Roses Bourbon vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$22 – $28 |
- Ezra Brooks 99 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).