Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Bourbon Whiskey is Kentucky straight bourbon turned up to the sweet spot — 49.5% ABV (99 proof) in a 750mL bottle, charcoal filtered for smoothness and bottled by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. A non-age-stated bourbon aged at least four years with a spicy rye-forward mash bill (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley), it won Gold at both the 2024 ASCOT Awards and the 2024 SIP Awards — serious hardware for one of the best values in the proof category. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 99 proof (49.5% ABV) — 750mL
- Age: non-age-stated; aged at least 4 years
- Mash bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley — charcoal filtered, sour mash
- Producer: Lux Row Distillers (Luxco), Bardstown, Kentucky
- Awards: Gold — 2024 ASCOT Awards; Gold — 2024 SIP Awards
Ninety-Nine Proof, Twenty-Plus-Dollar Logic
Ezra Brooks has always been a bottom-shelf hero, but the 99-proof expression plays in a different league: higher proof, same spicy rye-bourbon DNA, still priced like a workhorse. It is the brand's answer to the drinker who wants real intensity without real expense — and two Gold medals in 2024 suggest the judges agree. See more from Ezra Brooks or explore bourbon whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and a hint of spice on the nose; full-bodied palate of rich caramel, sweet vanilla, and dark chocolate rounded out by subtle spices; long, smooth finish with lingering sweetness and a warm spice kick (per retailer and expert consensus).
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a cube to appreciate the proof point; bold enough for cocktails that need a whiskey that won't disappear — try it in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill?
78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley — a spicy rye-forward recipe.
What awards has it won?
Gold medals at the 2024 ASCOT Awards and 2024 SIP Awards.
How old is Ezra Brooks 99?
No age statement; sources put it at 4+ years in new charred oak.
A Gold-medal pour at a workhorse price — order Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.