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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Four Roses Small Batch
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to Four Roses Small Batch 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 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$16 less | ~$32 – $38 |
- 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).