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Evan Williams Black Label vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Stellum 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).