Ezra Brooks 99 Rye Review

Ezra Brooks 99
Straight Rye Whiskey
99 Proof
Charcoal Mellowed
Age: 2 Years
Lux Row Distillers
Distilled in Indiana
MSRP: $24.99
Review

Please enjoy our Ezra Brooks 99 Rye review by Ray Marcano!

Buy it? Yes. A very nice rye with a nice spice kick, and you can’t beat the price.

History

In January 2021, Ezra Brooks launched its 99-proof bourbon that quickly became a hit, including in my household. The sweetness, char, and spice make this a go-to drink, and at about $25, it won’t hurt the wallet. That release was so successful LuxRow Distillers decided to release a 99-proof rye.

Mash Bill

Rye: 51%
Corn: 45%
Malted Barley: 4%

Tasting Notes – Ezra Brooks 99 Rye Review

Let’s taste it:
🛌 Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass
👉Nose: Peppermint, light rye bread, honey
👉Taste: Vanilla, pepper, honey
👉Finish: Pepper, allspice, honey, cherry

Summary

As readers of my reviews know, I’m not a big rye fan because the ones I’ve tasted always seem to be over-the-top with spice. Not this one. It’s surprisingly mild for a rye, and if I didn’t know the mash bill ahead of time, I would guess this was a bourbon. The light rye on the nose gets masked by peppermint and honey. The light flavors on the tongue quickly get overshadowed by a medium to long finish that kicks the rye properties into high gear.

Conclusion – Ezra Brooks 99 Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Bourbon lovers often complain, and rightly, about rising bourbon prices. So when you find a gem like this, grab as much as you can. It will make a terrific Manhattan or Old Fashioned, but it’s good enough to drink neat or on the rocks. I see this as something that will go well on a cool fall evening when you need a little bit of heat to cut the chill.

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