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Evan Williams Black Label vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Evan Williams Black Label next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$14 – $18 ~$40 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).