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Evan Williams Black Label vs Rowan's Creek
Evan Williams Black Label and Rowan's Creek are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$29 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Rowan's Creek does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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 Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).