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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is personal preference more than spec.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 | ~$16 – $22 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/6 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- 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 (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).