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Evan Williams Black Label vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Evan Williams Black Label and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$89 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).