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Baker’s 7 Year vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 +3 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).