Whiskey Review: Ezra Brooks Distiller’s Collection Bourbon

We’re back with another entry from Lux Row Distillers , this time diving into the E zra Brooks Distiller’s Collection —a high rye bourbon whiskey that clocks in at 107 proof. We’ve previously tried Ezra Brooks 99 , Old Ezra 7 Year , and the standard Ezra Brooks , but this Distiller’s Collection is a special small-batch release. It comes out every few weeks in batches of just 30–40 cases, often hand-selected by Lux Row’s master distiller or designated team members. We’ve long been fans of the Rebel Distiller’s Collection (Lux Row’s wheated bourbon line), but we’ve had more mixed experiences with Ezra Brooks. Could this one change our minds? Let’s dive in. Nose Brad: The first thing that hit me was how astringent it came across. It mellowed a bit with time and revealed some caramel, black pepper, and a hint of red apple. But that sharp astringency never fully faded for me. Score: 6.5/10 Bob: I got a totally different

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