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Evan Williams Black Label vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
On paper Evan Williams Black Label and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$24 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- 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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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year).