Evan Willliams 1993 Single Barrel

Evan Williams Black Label

My wife likes to cook pork with bourbon (lovely lady). So she likes keeping bourbon around for this occasion (which I totally support). Before we were married her go-to bourbon was Maker’s Mark. Saints-alive woman! I can’t support pouring 2 cups (16oz, nearly 475 mL, or over half a bottle!) of Maker’s Mark into her brine! (I’m just glad she never...

Score 76/100

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 2001/2010 Single Barrel #067

Evan Williams is produced at Heaven Hill who have been releasing a single barrel version every year since 1986. This particular version was distilled on 15 March 2001 and bottled on 6 December 2010 from cask no. 067. It was released in January 2011. The nose is sweet, aromatic and spicy. I got flavours of fudge and burnt caramel first, followed by...

Score 86/100

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