Ezra Brooks 99, Cask Finished Series – Port Wine, 49.5%

Introduction

Ezra Brooks’ Cask Finished Series represents the perfect meeting between traditional bourbon craftsmanship and innovative cask aging. This Port Wine edition takes the already bold 99 Proof bourbon to new heights with a sophisticated finish in port wine casks.

Production Method

• Ingredients: Premium quality corn, rye, and barley from American farms, providing depth and character to the mash bill
• Distillation Process: Traditional pot still distillation at Lux Row Distillery with careful control of each step in the process
• Aging: First matured in new, charred American oak barrels following classic bourbon tradition, then finished in selected port wine casks
• Special Techniques: The cask finish in port wine barrels adds complex fruit notes and depth that complement the bourbon’s rich base profile

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Elegant notes of vanilla, rich tobacco, and subtle leather in perfect harmony with hints of sweet port wine
• Taste: Sweet fruitiness from the port wine finish blends perfectly with the bourbon’s robust character, followed by well-balanced tones of dark chocolate
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent sweetness, spices, and delicate oak tannins

Recommended Serving

• Serving Temperature: Room temperature or with a single ice cube for slight cooling
• Glass Recommendation: Tulip-shaped whiskey glass or Glencairn glass to capture the complex aromas
• Serving Ideas: Best enjoyed neat to experience the full complexity, but can also be used in premium cocktails like a refined Old Fashioned
• Food Pairings: Perfect match with dark chocolate, strong cheeses, or smoked meats such as brisket or pulled pork

Product Specifications

• Alcohol Content: 49.5% (99 proof)
• Bottle Size: 70 cl
• Country/Region of Origin: USA, Kentucky
• Certifications/Awards: Part of Lux Row Distillers’ prestigious portfolio that has won numerous accolades for quality and innovation

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Ezra Brooks 99 Port Wine Finish represents a rare fusion of classic American bourbon tradition and European wine cask maturation.

Each batch is produced in limited quantities, making this bourbon a coveted addition to any whiskey collection.

Lux Row Distillers, with their deep understanding of bourbon craftsmanship, have created a benchmark for exceptional cask finish bourbon with this release.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whiskey enthusiasts worldwide highlight this port wine finished bourbon as an excellent example of successful cask experimentation.

Connoisseurs who appreciate Ezra Brooks’ traditional bourbons find in this special edition a natural and exciting evolution of the brand’s well-known profile.

Reviewers have particularly emphasized the perfect balance between the bourbon’s robust character and the port wine’s subtle fruit notes.

From Lux Row Distillery to You

With this special Cask Finished Series, Ezra Brooks invites you to experience the result of generations of distillation artistry combined with innovative cask aging.

As a bourbon lover, you will recognize and appreciate the care and passion behind every aspect of this whiskey.

Join a growing circle of connoisseurs who understand how to appreciate the extraordinary depth and complexity that a carefully executed port wine cask finish can add to an already excellent bourbon.