Evan Williams 8 Year Old

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2003

I'm looking at a muted gold appearance with a minor level of sediment. The nose is quite interesting. A long sniff and I get quite a big boost of alcohol burn. There's a hint of tobacco but honestly I sense green tea, caramel, oak and vanilla extract. Maybe a hint of coconut and pine. Taste is palatable if you don't swish it around too much....

Score 77/100

Evan Williams 1999 Single Barrel

I don't like Evan Williams whiskeys at all, so I was skeptical when I was recommended to try their 'Single Barrel', 1999 vintage. It turned out to be quite a treat! Much sweeter than normal EW, it mellows amazingly when on the rocks. It's almost like a dessert whiskey, with notes of vanilla and caramel. Even if you don't like American...

Score 90/100

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1996

This is such a treat. Color - amber Nose - sweet oak caramel, hint of spice, vanilla. Taste - smooth, gentle sweetness with a dry finish. It really mirrors the nose and though not complex it is very satisfying. A nice dessert pour with vanilla ice cream. A solid 90 on my list. There is nothing to dislike with this one. Some may wish for a higher...

Score 90/100

Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2009

Evan Williams is a very accessible bourbon created by Heaven hill. It is named after the man who founded one of the very first commercial distilleries in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1753. The brand has been owned by Heaven Hill for decades. They have quite a few bourbons on the market. Next to dark caramel, the nose also offers something floral and...

Score 84/100