Lux Row Distillers Ezra Brooks 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ezra Brooks · Lux Row Distillers
Seven years in the barrel give this bourbon a maturity that the brand's younger expressions can't match. The binding here is oak integration—tannin, vanillin, and lactone working in sync with the grain character. An honest, well-priced straight bourbon that performs above its shelf position.
Nose
Warm butterscotch leads, followed by a wave of toasted corn and soft brown spices. A thread of dried cherry emerges underneath, wrapped in light vanilla and a hint of worn leather.
Palate
Medium body with a smooth entry. Caramel and maple syrup form the core, bolstered by gentle oak tannins and a flicker of rye spice. The mid-palate reveals a subtle cocoa note that adds depth without heaviness.
Finish
Medium length with lingering caramel and charred oak. A pleasant warmth fades into a clean, dry close.
- Mash Bill
- 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
- Barrel Type
- New Charred American Oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Bardstown Bind — 2 oz Ezra Brooks 7 Year · 0.75 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The bourbon's caramel and charred oak harmonize with the smoky, rendered fat of the pork belly, while peach chutney bridges to the whiskey's fruit undertones.
Produced at the Lux Row Distillers facility in Bardstown by master distiller John Rempe, this 7-year expression represents a quieter, more considered face of the Ezra Brooks lineup.
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