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Evan Williams Black Label vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Evan Williams Black Label and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$69 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).