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Evan Williams Black Label vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
On paper Evan Williams Black Label and Jack Daniel’s Bonded are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$18 less | ~$30 – $38 |
- 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 Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).