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Evan Williams Black Label vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +40 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$184 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| 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 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).