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Evan Williams Black Label vs Jim Beam Black
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Jim Beam Black and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$9 less | ~$22 – $28 |
- Jim Beam Black 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 Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).