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Evan Williams Black Label vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$14 less | ~$26 – $34 |
- 1792 Small Batch 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a lower price point.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).