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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
On paper Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$90 – $130) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$91 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).