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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Ezra Brooks 99
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Ezra Brooks 99 and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$22 – $28 ~$17 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
Maker’s Mark 46
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).