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Stagg vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Stagg next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +44 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$14 – $18 ~$79 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).