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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Ezra Brooks 99
On paper Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Ezra Brooks 99 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$22 – $28) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Ezra Brooks 99
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).