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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$10 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).