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Redemption Bourbon vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$14 – $18 ~$13 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
- 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).