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Four Roses Bourbon vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$16 – $22 ~$6 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).