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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Ezra Brooks 99 does 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Ezra Brooks 99
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).