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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Ezra Brooks 99
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Ezra Brooks 99 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +15 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$22 – $28 ~$60 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry 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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).