Ezra Brooks 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Venturing back into bottom shelf land I picked this up because I loved Ezra Brooks 7 year 101 offering that is, sadly, no longer available in this area. For $11 I figured it would at least make a decent mixer. I wasn’t wrong. This is your basic budget bourbon. It’s made by the Lux Row Distillery in Bardstown KY. It’s a straight bourbon so it’s at least two years old, I’d guess maybe 4-5. It’s bottled at 45% ABV, is a medium amber in the glass and forms sparse fat legs when given a swirl. It’s charcoal filtered after aging rather than before like Jack Daniels. The nose is a standard bourbon profile: caramel, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. Nothing special. The palate is similar but had a bit of an acetone note that prevents this from being an acceptable sipper. The finish is actually the best part of this whiskey with warm baking spices, oak char, and a bitter wood note. For $11 it’s not bad and makes a good mixer. Can’t quite recommend it as a neat sipper, but may not be bad on the rocks. 2.75/5. Cheers!

80 Proof

Nose: definitely sandlewood. Like a sweet, woodsy cinnamon. This could pass as faded Abercrombie type cologne. Very pleasantly surprised by the nose given how cheap it was. Taste: sweet. Citrus. Buttery finish with a slight short burn. Lots of balance. Nothing over powering. Easy drinker straight. Will replace buffalo trace as my everyday drinker. I think it’s more pleasant and complex and also cheaper. Definitely try it

for the price it's fantastic