Ezra Brooks 99 is a pure, oak-barrel-aged Kentucky straight bourbon from Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, bottled at an elevated 99 proof (49.5% ABV) for an enhanced flavor profile.
Ezra Brooks has been a familiar name in American bourbon for decades, and Lux Row Distillers introduced Ezra 99 in 2021 to give fans a bolder pour than the flagship. The bottle keeps the family's distinctive look and natural cork, with a prominent 99 on the label and Lux Row Distillers embossed on the shoulder.
The whiskey is made from a spicy, ryed bourbon mash bill of corn, rye and barley, aged in oak barrels and charcoal filtered for a smooth, mellow finish. It is distilled and aged in Kentucky and bottled at 99 proof, compared with 90 proof for the original Ezra Brooks.
Smooth and drinkable, it offers hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice, with a warm, lightly peppery finish from the rye.
Ezra Brooks 99 has the extra proof to stand up in cocktails while staying smooth enough to sip. Pour it neat or over a large ice cube with a splash of water, or stir a bold Old Fashioned with orange peel and bitters. It makes a spicy Manhattan, a Whiskey Sour with real backbone, and a Boulevardier with Campari and sweet vermouth. Mix it with ginger ale or cola for an easy highball. Pair it with barbecue, smoked brisket, chili, burgers or pecan pie. It is a great-value, higher-proof bourbon to keep on the home bar and an easy gift for bourbon fans who like more flavor in every pour.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla.
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Palate: Smooth, chocolate, spice.
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Finish: Warm, lightly peppery.
Specifications
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Producer: Lux Row Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky
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Mash bill: Corn, rye and barley
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Process: Oak-barrel aged, charcoal filtered
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon
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Proof / ABV: 99 proof (49.5% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it over a large cube, or stir an Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is it?
99 proof (49.5% ABV).
Is it filtered?
Yes, charcoal filtered for a smooth, mellow finish.
Who makes it?
Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky.
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