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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Evan Williams Black Label
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Evan Williams Black Label sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +28 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$14 – $18 ~$69 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).