J.J. Corry The Sonas vs Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

J.J. Corry The SonasEvan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryJ.J. CorryEvan Williams
Region
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV50%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£62.95£52.25
Rating5.00/5

J.J. Corry The Sonas

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

J.J. Corry The Sonas

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.J. Corry The Sonas is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £52 vs £63.

For beginners: J.J. Corry The Sonas is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

J.J. Corry The Sonas

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £52.25)

Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£52.25 vs £62.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy J.J.?

J.J. Corry The Sonas is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Evan?

Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only J.J. Corry The Sonas

Oily

Only Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Toasted

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