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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Rowan's Creek is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$26 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Rowan's Creek 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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).