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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Ezra Brooks 99
On paper Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Ezra Brooks 99 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$22 – $28) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/2 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).