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Evan Williams Black Label vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) +2 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$13 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).