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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Evan Williams Black Label
On paper Eagle Rare 10 Year and Evan Williams Black Label are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $65 vs. ~$14 – $18) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$14 – $18 ~$37 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 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
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- 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 (Eagle Rare 10 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).