Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is a 100-proof Kentucky straight bourbon, the product of one season, one distiller and one distillery, presented here in a 1.75-liter bottle.
The brand is named after Evan Williams, who opened Kentucky's first distillery in 1783, and Evan Williams is the number two selling Kentucky straight bourbon brand in the world. The Bottled-in-Bond follows the exacting standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act: aged for four years, distilled in one distilling season at one distillery, and bottled at 100 proof under U.S. government supervision. It is full of character and simply done right.
Bright gold in color, it has aromas of caramel with hints of vanilla, oak and barley, and a taste of citrus on top of vanilla and black pepper notes.
Its awards include Double Gold and Consumers' Choice at the 2024 SIP Awards, Double Gold at the TAG Global Spirits Awards and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
The Bottled-in-Bond standard dates to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, created to guarantee the authenticity of American whiskey, and it remains one of the strictest labels in the category. Evan Williams delivers it at an everyday value, which makes this big bottle a favorite for home bars and parties.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, oak, barley.
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Palate: Citrus, vanilla, black pepper.
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Finish: Warm and peppery.
Specifications
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Brand: Evan Williams
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond
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Age: 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Size: 1.75 liter
How to Enjoy It
At 100 proof it holds up in an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan or a Whiskey Sour, and the large bottle keeps the home bar stocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bottled-in-Bond mean?
Distilled in one season at one distillery, aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof under government supervision.
Who was Evan Williams?
He opened Kentucky's first distillery in 1783.
What proof is it?
100 proof (50% ABV).
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