Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 99 Proof is a testament to the rich traditions of American bourbon craftsmanship. Made with the highest quality ingredients, this bourbon is distilled to perfection and aged in the time-honored, old-fashioned manner. Now, it has been bottled at an even bolder 99 Proof, making it a standout expression of bourbon for those who appreciate both tradition and intensity in their whiskey.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the bourbon drinker who likes a little more heft in the glass. Bottled at 99 proof, Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon pours a deep amber and opens with caramel and vanilla, then moves into toffee sweetness, bold oak, and warm cinnamon and clove before a long, warming finish where oak and spice linger. That higher proof gives it a full, robust mouthfeel, so it rewards slow sipping neat while still holding its own in a Boulevardier or a citrus-twisted Highball. It makes a considered gift for a new homeowner stocking a bar cart, a colleague celebrating a promotion, or a dad who keeps a steak on the grill and a bottle nearby. Made from a corn-dominant mash bill and matured in new charred oak, it speaks plainly to classic Kentucky style without fuss. Add a heavy rocks glass or a bar of dark chocolate and the recipient has an evening planned.
Pairs well with
- Grilled steak — The bold oak and black pepper notes meet the char and richness of a well-seared steak head on.
- Rich chocolate desserts — Caramel, toffee, and vanilla sweetness echo the depth of dark chocolate while the warm clove and cinnamon add lift.
- Father's Day barbecue — A high-proof bourbon with toasted oak and baking spice is a natural gift for a dad who will pour it alongside smoky barbecue.
Questions about this bottle
How strong is Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon?
It is bottled at 99 proof, which is 49.5% ABV. The producer describes this as an even bolder proof for the expression, and the tasting notes credit it with a robust mouthfeel and a more pronounced expression of flavors.
What does this bourbon taste like?
Expect caramel and vanilla on the nose with hints of oak and toasted spice. The palate brings caramel and toffee sweetness, rich vanilla, bold oak, and warm cinnamon and clove, followed by a long, warming finish where oak and spice linger.
What is the best way to drink it?
Sip it neat in a whiskey glass to appreciate its full character, or build a Whiskey Highball with soda water and a citrus twist. Its robust profile also stands up well in a Boulevardier with Campari and sweet vermouth.
What is it made from, and what size is the bottle?
It is a Kentucky bourbon made from a corn-dominant mash bill and matured in new charred oak. The bottle is a standard 750 ml, a practical size for gifting and for sharing over several evenings.
