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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).