Ezra Brooks 99 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon

What a pleasant surprise! Will definitely buy again!

The 90 proof might actually be better for half the price.

Been drinking Ezra 90, saw this advertized thought maybe Ezra had a more mature better depth bourbon on the market. Well after seeing the price, knew it was a hi-test version of the 90. Still, at $25 had to partake. Like the former its a good, not great bourbon. It has all the right notes but won't wow you , but won't disappoint. Spicy, carmel, vanilla. Again, not knocking this but like the 90, a good bourbon to have on hand for a group, to use as a mixer, or to have neat ...a good well bourbon that isn't named Jim😉

So this is better than the standard Ezra Books you find on the bottom shelf but firmly should be classified as a mixer that you could sip in a pinch (as opposed to a dram that you look forward to after a long day of work). Nose is caramel with the smell of alcohol (showing it’s lack of age). Taste is medium in heat with a sweet nuttiness (not beam nuttiness). But the finish has too much young bourbon alcohol heat. This bourbon lacks complexity but has a pleasing flavor profile. My rating is a 3 because of the good price point and that it makes a great mixer.

Bit of caramel up front and spicy bite as it lingers.