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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so price (~$30 – $38 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$16 – $22 ~$15 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- 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 neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).