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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Evan Williams Black Label
On paper Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Evan Williams Black Label are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so proof (100 vs. 86) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$14 – $18 ~$18 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).