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Evan Williams Black Label vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Evan Williams Black Label and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$100 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$89 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).