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Stellum Bourbon vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +16 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Stellum Bourbon and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).