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.
A year ago I gave it 4/5 over here. Revisiting now after having tasted few more expensive bourbons, I must give it 5 of 5. This is absolutely one of the finest BiBs out there. It's on a sweeter side just like Wild Turkey in a contrast to more drier, say Buffalo Trace offerings. Wow it is a fantastic sipper, pleasant bite and withstands added water just fine.
This is like the American sports car of bourbon. Not all the bells and whistles of exotic rides but good grief, performance at a fraction of the cost! Don’t need to make any excuses for this one, it stands on its own. Big corn-toffee punch with hints of citrus. Not super complex but enough to make you scratch your head on the pricing. Adding water brings out different notes which is always a good sign. Punching way above it’s weight class.
People spend a lot of money on more expensive bourbons and miss out on the good stuff.
Bang for your buck, ooh yeah. Smooth, quite tasty and of course . ..50% alcohol . Worth every penny
I like it. I have to tune it down to around 40% abv which brings some buttery, creamy notes to the front. At this abv, the finish is quite spicy, nice and medium. Simple yet sturdy, makes me think of how simple are the ingredients yet their way to the bottle is much more complex. Good flagship of the brand I think.
