Lux Row whiskies

History

Luxco, a drinks company from St Louis, gathered several bourbon brands with history over the years, including Ezra Brooks and Rebel, which until then had been made with whiskey from other houses. To have its own production, it built a distillery in Bardstown, which opened its doors in 2018 on an estate with stone warehouses. In 2021 MGP bought Luxco, and Lux Row became part of that group. Over time its brands will incorporate more and more whiskey distilled in-house.

House style

Lux Row’s brands offer direct, full-bodied bourbons. Ezra Brooks has a classic rye recipe, spicy and with caramel, and Rebel uses wheat as its second grain, which gives it a sweeter, smoother profile. Its high-proof versions, around 50% ABV, are intense but balanced, and work very well in cocktails. The higher-strength versions benefit from a few drops of water or an ice cube, which open up the sweetness and soften the alcohol. They are bourbons made to be enjoyed without complications, with plenty of flavour for their price.

Where to start

If you like classic, spicy bourbons, start with Ezra Brooks 99. If you prefer wheated bourbons, smoother and sweeter, try Rebel 100. Both offer very good value for their strength, and they are a good option for an Old Fashioned.

• Ezra Brooks 99Bourbon · 49.5% ABV
• Rebel 100Bourbon · 50% ABV