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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$14 – $18 ~$39 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).