Evan Williams

Evan Williams Black Label

Specifications

Type / Style	Traditional Bourbon
Distillery	Heaven Hill
Mash Bill	78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	86 proof (43% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$14 – $18 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery. Heaven Hill publishes its standard bourbon mash bill.

Age: No age statement; generally reported between four and five years.

Tasting Notes

The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.

Nose

vanilla, caramel, light corn

Palate

sweet caramel, soft spice, mild oak

Finish

short, sweet, easy

Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks.

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Sources

Heaven Hill Distillery official