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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to Old Forester 100 Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$10 less | ~$26 – $32 |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).