Ezra Brooks Old Ezra 7 Year Old Full Proof Rye Whiskey
Ezra Brooks Old Ezra 7 Year Old Full Proof Rye Whiskey is a limited-release Kentucky straight rye bottled at a full 114 proof (57% ABV) after a full seven years in oak — a blend of two rye mashbills (51% rye and 95% rye) from Lux Row Distillers, bottled at batch proof rather than cut to a target. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 57% (114 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 7 years — straight rye whiskey
- Mash bill: blend of 51% rye and 95% rye mashbills
- Origin: Lux Row Distillers, Kentucky; limited to 18,000 bottles (3,000 six-pack cases)
A Full-Proof Rye Seven Years in the Making
Old Ezra built its name on age-stated, full-proof whiskey, and the rye version follows the same playbook: two distinct rye mashbills — one soft at 51% rye, one fiery at 95% — married after seven years and bottled at the proof they came out of the barrel at, 114. Master distiller John Rempe's tasting notes run slightly sweet and oaky, with vanilla, honey, and a warm touch of spice and tobacco on the finish. The charcoal filtration that mellows the whole Ezra Brooks family keeps the heat civilized. Just 18,000 bottles were allocated for this 2022 release at an SRP of $79.99.
Tasting Notes
Slightly sweet and oaky on the nose with vanilla and honey. The palate brings rye spice forward — warm, peppery, with charred oak underneath — and the finish lingers with tobacco, more spice, and a honeyed sweetness.
How to Enjoy
At 114 proof this is a whiskey that rewards a little patience: pour it neat and let it breathe, or add a few drops of water to open the vanilla and honey. It also makes a formidable rye whiskey old fashioned, where the proof stands up to dilution and ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "full proof" mean?
It means the whiskey is bottled at the proof it came out of the barrel at — 114 proof here — rather than being diluted with water down to a standard bottling proof.
What is the mash bill of Old Ezra 7 Year Rye?
It is a blend of two rye mashbills: a 51% rye whiskey and a 95% rye whiskey, both aged a full seven years in Kentucky.
How limited is the Old Ezra 7 Year Rye release?
The 2022 release was allocated at 3,000 six-pack cases — 18,000 bottles total — with an SRP of $79.99.
Grab a bottle of this limited full-proof Ezra Brooks rye from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order online before the allocation is gone.