Summary
Ezra Brooks 99 is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 49.5% ABV, giving it a fuller and more assertive character than many standard-strength bourbons. For a new whisky drinker, it sits in a classic bourbon style built around sweetness from corn and a noticeable oak-led spice.
Expect a bold but familiar profile, with notes often associated with bourbon such as caramel, vanilla, and charred oak. The higher proof can add extra intensity, so it may open up well with a small splash of water.
Common Notes
Tasting Notes
- Nose
- Caramel, vanilla, and charred oak with a sweet corn note and baking spice.
- Palate
- Rich caramel and vanilla over corn sweetness, followed by oak, spice, and a firm bourbon warmth.
- Finish
- Medium to long, with lingering oak, caramel sweetness, and peppery spice.
Additional Details
- Brand
- Ezra Brooks
- Series
- n/a
- Distilled At
- Bottled By
- Lux Row Distillers
- ABV
- 49.5%
