A classic in every sense of the word, this Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Evan Williams is a favourite of back bars around the world. In accordance with Bottled-in-Bond regs, this is at least four years old, from a single season, and bottled at a higher ABV than the regular Evan Williams. Punching way above its price class, this is a favourite of ours, displaying immaculate balance with sweetness, black pepper and cinnamon spice.
Candied sweetness, with caramelised nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, and subtle oak.
Toasted cereal, cornbread, and peanut brittle join baking spices and vanilla. Rich rum and raisin develop in time, with chocolate and cracked black pepper.
Long and drying, with marzipan, fudge, peppery warmth, and sweet buttered corn.
Without water: HOT! The hottest 100 proof BiB I ever tasted, quite a bite on the ol' tongue and it masked whatever flavor it gave. I usually like over-proof whiskeys, but this one was a tad aggressive, even for me, so I added a tablespoon of water. With Water, some good things happened: A rich, toffee, cinnamon taste and you have a clear sense of the casks in the finish, with some citrus fruit also. Very nice for the price.
Evan Williams White Label is rich and full-bodied, a real value in the USA, because it can be had for $23.00 for a 1.75 liter bottle. I am not going to talk about all the cinammon and leather notes, because I am not good at detecting these things. What I do know is that it is a real solid and dependable bourbon, it is not strictly a "mixer;" it is perfectly suited to be taken neat, on the rocks, or as a mixed drink. I have a large respect for it.
Just tried E.W. White Label and it’s delicious.
I love good single malt scotch, but can't afford it as a daily dram. I drink Evan b&b five days a week. I have tried other budget bourbons, but nothing else beats the value, or taste.
Great value
