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Jim Beam Black vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Jim Beam Black next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$14 – $18 ~$9 less |
- Jim Beam Black does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).