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Penelope Toasted Series vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Penelope Toasted Series and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% 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 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).