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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$34 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- 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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).