Updated March 2026.
There is no official “best Evan Williams.” Heaven Hill prints Evan Williams Black at 86 proof (43% ABV). 1783 Small Batch prints 90 proof. Bottled-in-Bond is 100 proof. Single Barrel Vintage prints 86.6 proof. A 1.5-ounce pour is 1.08 drinks at 43%, 1.13 at 45%, and 1.25 at 50%. This is a line card, not a 2022 ranking and not a 2026 MSRP list.
Related: Jim Beam vs Evan Williams, bottom-shelf bourbon, bonded bourbon.
What the pages print
| SKU | Official proof | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 86 / 43% | 1.08 |
| 1783 Small Batch | 90 / 45% | 1.13 |
| Bottled-in-Bond | 100 / 50%; 4 years on-page | 1.25 |
| Single Barrel Vintage | 86.6 / 43.3%; “7–8 Years” brand copy | 1.08 |
A 750 mL 43% bottle is about 18 drinks; 50% is about 21. Four Black pours are about 4.3 drinks. NIAAA binge pattern is a health line, not a target. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- Heaven Hill / evanwilliams.com: Black 86 Proof. 1783 Small Batch 90 Proof. Bottled-in-Bond 100 Proof, Age 4 Years. Single Barrel Vintage 86.6 Proof, Age 7–8 Years Old (brand copy).
- TTB 27 CFR 5.143 (bourbon); 5.88 (bottled in bond); 5.74 (age statements). NIAAA December 2025. No mash % invented.