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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$331 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).