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Evan Williams Black Label vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).