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Evan Williams Black Label vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$37 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).