This is a bottling of Ezra Brooks with a glass stamp of 90 implying 1990. It states Luxco, but could be Heaven Hill sourced as it was bottled during the bourbon glut. However, according to Michael Veach, this Ezra Brooks was distilled by the Medley Distillery which is now shuttered. On the back label the term Tradition for 7 Generations is there, which was meant to compete with Jack Daniels. The distillery location is also Owensboro Kentucky where Medley was located.
ABV: 45%
Nose: Toasted Brown Sugar, Slight Cherry, toffee
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Toasted Brown Sugar, Toffee, Cherry, Faint Green Apple, faint cinnamon
Finish: Medium length finish, Toffee, Cherry, Faint Green Apple, Vanilla, Cinnamon, sweet oak spice.
Rating: 7/10
Color me very impressed, this is a great expression of bourbon. Nice deep flavors, well balanced, and a good showing of finish as well. It just hits all those classic bourbon notes with some slight extra fruits in a way that really resonates with me.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect