Lux Row Distillers' Old Ezra 7 Year is an outstanding example of substance and style.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, dark cherry, and oak forward. Sweet notes of Caramel and cherry are the most dominate. There's a good amount of heat, but it's not distracting. Overall, the nose is like an unexpected long hard kiss. It'll make you blush and smile a little sheepishly.
Palate: Silky smooth mouthfeel. Tasting notes are sharp and complex but balanced. Notes of sweet corn, caramel, and cherry rush from the front to the back of your palate. It's a great overall experience.
Finish: A sweet Kentucky hug that's full of cinnamon and oak spice. You feel it's warmth long after each sip. This is a bourbon that wants to slow dance with you long into the night.
Bottle Info & Vitals
Availability: Moderate to Rare
Brand Owner: Luxco / Lux Row Distillers
Category: Top Shelf
Type: Barrel Strength
Age: 7 Years
Proof: 117
MSRP: $39.99
Fair Market Price: $59.99
Final Thoughts:
First let me say that Old Ezra 7 Year is one of the very best looking bottles on the market today. Pictures simply don't do it justice, its label design is just flat out gorgeous. Obviously none of this matters if the juice in the bottle isn't any good. Luckily Old Ezra 7 Year is a fantastic bourbon experience. More on that in a minute.
Bourbon offerings from Lux Row Distillers typically don't generate a lot of attention in the bourbon community, outside of say their limited release Blood Oath series. Old Ezra 7 Year is slowly starting to change that. In 2019 Whiskey Advocate named it to their prestigious top 20 whiskeys of year, ironically coming in at number 7 on the list. Ever since then Older Ezra 7 Year has been a bottle most enthusiasts keep an eye out for.
After spending some time with this bottle, it's easy to see why Whiskey Advocate shined some much deserved light on Old Ezra 7 Year. It's an intense and robust traditional bourbon experience that rushes over you with a sweet taste profile. Its 117 proof comes through a little stronger than some folks might like, but I find that it adds to the overall robustness of this bourbon.
If you're someone who loves traditional bourbon taste profiles, and appreciates a premium high proofed whiskey experience, Old Ezra 7 Year has it all in spades.
One problem regarding this bottle is that pricing can be all over the place. With that in mind, we think paying anything under $60 is fair price, but wouldn't recommend paying much more beyond that for a bottle.
Final Rating: 279 out of 379 Kentucky Miles ( Great experience from nose to finish )
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