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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$6 less | ~$22 – $28 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/3 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).