Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Product of: United States

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Drawn in batches of less than 200 barrels, this bourbon is named after Evan Williams who earned the title 'Kentucky's First Distiller' in 1783, when he started distilling on the banks of the Ohio River.

Evan Williams is made with a mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/03/2016

Appearance:

Clear, light to mid coppery golden amber.

Aroma:

Macaroon and almonds, pencil shavings, maple, brazil nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.

Taste:

Full-bodied, dry and spicy. Nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper with maple, pencil shavings, macaroon, vanilla and faint chicory coffee.

Aftertaste:

Chicory coffee, vanilla fudge, maple and black pepper.

Overall:

Woody, nutty and spicy with macaroon, vanilla fudge, maple and chicory.