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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$16 – $22 ~$26 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
- 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 (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).