Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream
16.5% ABV
$22
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We would like to thank Luxco and BYRNE PR for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
Ezra Brooks Kentucky Straight Bourbon forms the base for this smooth, rich bourbon cream that boasts authentic ingredients and an honest legacy.
“Based on the success of Ezra Brooks 99 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, we have elevated the proof for both the Ezra Brooks Rye and Bourbon Cream variants,” said Eric Winter, brand manager for Ezra Brooks. “Ezra Brooks 99 Rye drinkers will find the same great rye-whiskey taste, but with enhanced flavor delivered by the higher proof. Similarly, our new Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream delivers a bolder, richer expression of the bourbon-cream flavor our customers love.”
TASTING NOTES: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel blend with undertones of vanilla and sweet pecan on the nose. Buttery caramel is followed by sweet toffee and a smooth, warm finish on the palate.
INGREDIENTS: Corn, rye, malt, and natural cream
What Gary Says
Nose: Half and half with nutty caramel, chocolate and vanilla.
Palate: Creamy and thick with dulce de leche, bit of chocolate, butterscotch and a hint of cinnamon.
Finish: Long and creamy with toffee.
Comments: Full disclosure – I haven’t tried a lot of these, other than at the end of a distillery tour. It isn’t that I don’t like them, but since once opened they have to be kept refrigerated – I always figured that my better half wouldn’t be crazy about my taking up the space for something I might just reach for every now and then. Little did I know that she would be the one asking “So why isn’t this on-hand at ALL times?” She really likes it, and enjoys a couple ounces over an ice cube in the evening. Richard shared his thoughts, and said he found this by comparison to some of the others to be on the sweet side – which is precisely why my wife would likely prefer this to the other.
I found it quite nice in a Mudslide as well as dark roast coffee (although be sure to tamp down your usual sugar/sweetener volume, as this brings plenty of that to the party). And taking a cue from the wifey, I can’t argue that it is a nice evening sipper over some cubes on a hot summer night. Just be careful – as it drinks so easily, you can forget it is 33 proof (and don’t want to be rudely reminded of that the next morning!)
I was wondering how could I acquire a sample?
I’d recommend just buying a bottle (at $22, likely would cost something close to that to try to get a sample; although if a local watering hole has a bottle might be able to get a shot for less?) Or start up a whiskey blog (which will cost you a lot more than the bottle purchase!) 🥃