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Evan Williams Black Label vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$84 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).