Ezra Brooks Rye is a new rye whiskey label brought to the market by Luxco and sourced from MGP of Indiana. It’s an extension of the Ezra Brooks line which is owned by Luxco and distributed nationally. It also comes in quite an attractive bottle and label.
In Luxco’s Words: Ezra Brooks Rye
“Ezra Brooks Straight Rye, a genuine straight rye whiskey, is made from the finest ingredients available and bottled at an honest 90 proof. This rye whiskey offers slightly sweet and oaky tones with a warm, spicy finish – making it perfect for crafting classic cocktails or enjoying on the rocks. It is available nationally starting this month in 750ml and 50ml bottles.”
Seriously, I like the style of the bottle, it looks like an old style whiskey bottle. I like the feel of the label, it has a slightly rough texture to it that give it some grip, but none of that factors into the review. It’s all about what’s IN the bottle and to get into that we need to dive on in to the Ezra Brooks Rye review below.
Ezra Brooks Rye Info
Region: Indiana, USA
Distiller: MGP
Bottler: Luxco
Mashbill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: 2 Years
ABV: 45%
Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color
Price: $20
Ezra Brooks Rye Review
EYE
Light caramel
NOSE
Fruity overtones with notes of butterscotch, dill, toffee and a bit of oak and spice. Not very complex, but quite nice.
PALATE
More fruity overtones with notes of butterscotch, dill, toffee, fresh bread and bits of spice, oak and vanilla. Like the nose it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s perfectly enjoyable.
FINISH
Medium fade of fruit, butterscotch, spice, toffee and bread.
BALANCE, BODY & FEEL
Ok balance, medium body and a light soft feel.
OVERALL
The Ezra Brooks Rye isn’t bad by any means. It’s a bit light and fruity, but the spicy backbone and 90 proof delivery makes it perfectly sippable as well as being able to easily integrate into any cocktail where you want spice without the oak. This whiskey isn’t going to blow your mind or wow your palate, but it’s a good cheap workhorse that’s perfectly drinkable neat.
SCORE: 83/100 (B)
*Disclosure: This was graciously sent to me by the company for the purposes of this review. The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own.