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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Put Old Forester 100 Proof 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 | Old Forester 100 Proof | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 | ~$16 – $22 ~$10 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- 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, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).