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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Ezra Brooks 99
On paper Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Ezra Brooks 99 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$22 – $28) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).