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Baker’s 7 Year vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$14 – $18 ~$47 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).