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Zackariah Harris vs Evan Williams Black Label
Zackariah Harris and Evan Williams Black Label are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (80 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 | ~$14 – $18 |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/5 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).