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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Jim Beam Black
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Jim Beam Black sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 7 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$6 less | ~$22 – $28 |
- Jim Beam Black 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).