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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Ezra Brooks 99 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by price (~$30 – $38 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$22 – $28 ~$9 less |
- 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/2 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).