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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 7 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$21 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- 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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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/7 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year).