2015 Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

"...reminds us that great deals can still be found from big name distilleries." - thewhiskystudy.com

Evan Williams has released a vintage Bourbon (almost) every year since 1986. Thankfully, what began as a Kentucky exclusive is now more widely available. Even though the series has come down a bit in age, in our experience, these releases consistently deliver a surprisingly rich flavour profile at a relatively low proof. The vintage date on the bottle is representative of the year the bourbon was put into oak, with year-over-year vintages being released on an ongoing basis, each identified by handwritten specs on the back labels. Couple that with an affordable price tag, and you have a Bourbon everyone can and should have on their shelf. 43.3% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... I’m glad this Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage isn’t just in Kentucky anymore. And while it may only be a one-time return to distribution, this 2015 vintage is a great bottle worth seeking out as your perfect warm up bottle to your next great whisky flight. It’s full of classic bourbon flavors, with lots of orange marmalade, oak, and that classic nutty Heaven Hill profile but with a low proof, remains and approachable whisky for all levels of drinker. It is missing some of the classic rye spice I was expecting and thus can drink soft and gentle more akin to a Makers Mark than other Heaven Hill expressions (like Elijah Craig)... this is a solid pour that delivers on the classic Evan Williams Single Barrel profile and reminds us that great deals can still be found from big name distilleries. - thewhiskystudy.com