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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$14 – $18 ~$84 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).