Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50%

The strictest US whiskey standard, met by one of Kentucky's best-selling bourbon names.

Expert description

Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey follows the 1897 US Bottled-in-Bond Act, requiring the whiskey to be distilled in one season by one distiller at one distillery, aged at least four years, and bottled at exactly 50%. Evan Williams is named after the Welshman who, according to tradition, opened Kentucky's first commercial distillery on the banks of the Ohio River in 1783. When the Shapira brothers founded Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown in 1935, shortly after Prohibition ended, they chose to honour Williams' name for their flagship bourbon in 1957. Today Evan Williams is the second best-selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand in the world, second only to Jim Beam, and is made from a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Age: Minimum 4 years, Bottled in Bond

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Oak

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Frequently asked questions about Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Who was Evan Williams?

According to tradition, he was a Welsh immigrant who opened Kentucky's first commercial distillery on the Ohio River in 1783.

When was the modern brand created?

Heaven Hill Distillery revived the name for their flagship bourbon in 1957, after the Shapira brothers founded the distillery in 1935.

How is Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned.

What does 'Bottled in Bond' mean?

It's an 1897 US law requiring the whiskey to be distilled in one season by one distiller at one distillery, aged at least 4 years, and bottled at exactly 50% — a guarantee of quality and authenticity.

How should Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

Is Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50% a good gift idea?

Yes, Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.