Ezra Brooks Black Bourbon

Ezra Brooks Black is the entry-level bottling in the Ezra Brooks range, a Kentucky straight bourbon from a brand that dates back to the 1950s and is now owned by Lux Row Distillers. Matured in new, charred American oak barrels, it is bottled at 40% ABV and offers a classic, approachable bourbon profile at an accessible price.

On the nose, buttery corn mingles with hints of vanilla pod. The palate brings honey, mocha and maple syrup, leading into a peppery, warming finish. Versatile and easy-going, this bourbon is well suited to sipping over ice and works especially well as the foundation for mixed drinks and classic whiskey cocktails such as the Old Fashioned or a long highball with ginger ale.