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Evan Williams Black Label vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +38 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$47 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).