The winner: Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond wins on both fronts: it sits at the bourbon category median on Breaking Bourbon while Woodford Reserve falls below it, and it costs a fraction of the price. Grab Woodford only if you want its softer, lower-proof pour or its larger 1.75L format.
Where the ratings land
Evan Williams' Bottled-in-Bond status guarantees single-season, single-distillery production aged at least four years and bottled at a stout 100 proof, and it lands right at the bourbon median on Breaking Bourbon (3.0/5), even though The Bourbon Culture scores it a middling 5.5/10, a notch below that source's 7.0 average. Woodford Reserve, despite its premium packaging and well-known copper pot-still triple distillation, comes in at a below-median 2.5/5 on Breaking Bourbon, worse than Evan Williams on the one source we can compare head to head.
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Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond
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About this comparison
Which is better, Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond or Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
This comparison currently favors Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond. The verdict is based on the evidence shown on this page, including source ratings and current offers.
Does ShelfRead create the ratings in this comparison?
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How current are the offers for Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond and Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
The page reflects the latest offer data available when it was updated on August 18, 2026. Retailer prices and availability can change, so confirm the final price with the retailer.