Which Ezra Brooks Bourbon Are You?

When it comes to Ezra Brooks, the question is not whether this acclaimed line of bourbons is something you’d like — but rather, which of the Ezra Brooks bourbons would you like the most?

Part of the Lux Row Distillers family, Ezra Brooks fits the bill if you’re seeking quality at a fair price. The line features a number of whiskeys, and this is where life gets complicated. How to choose between Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Old Ezra 7-Year Barrel Strength, or Straight Rye Whiskey?

We’re here to break it down for you, highlighting the unique traits that shape each of these into the bold, brave libations they are. Use this chart to see which whiskey most accurately suits your preferred tastes. (Spoiler alert: The correct answer is all three.)

	Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon	Ezra Brooks Old Ezra 7-Year Barrel Strength	Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
Attributes	Charcoal-filtered bourbon for the modern gentleman	Kentucky straight bourbon aged in charred white oak barrels for seven years and bottled at barrel strength	Award-winning rye is 95 percent rye and 5 percent barley to take the edge off
Proof	90	117	90
Personality	Honest and mellow	Aged	Genuine
Aroma	Caramel and vanilla	Vanilla and cinnamon	Chocolate, leather, vanilla, and spicy grains
Palate	Spicy with a hint of chocolate and cinnamon	Sweet floral notes with undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, and fine wood	Slightly sweet and oaky tones
Finish	Warm and smooth	Warm and buttery	Warm and spicy
Prototypical Fan	Modern millennials who take their bourbon straight	Modern millennials who dig vintage	Modern millennials who like it spicy
You’d like this if you favor	ATVs on the beach, a juicy steak and fries, the Rolling Stones, Diesel black jeans, devil’s food cake with chocolate icing, and an adventure Alaskan cruise	Resale shops, aged cheese platters with Gouda and Parmesan, the Avett Brothers, classic Ray-Ban sunglasses, crème brûlée, and a Trans-Siberian Railway vacation	“World of Tanks” video game, Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce, the band At The Drive-In, tweed caps, flan with caramel, and Iceland glacier hikes