Amber color. Aroma of soft fruit, sweet corn, caramel, light toffee, and a hint of mint. Light to medium in body, and smooth. On the palate, notes of caramel coated fruit, corn and delicate toffee notes, becoming gently dry, with notes of vanilla and mint.

Reviewed by: John Hansell (Summer 2003)

This might the most drinkable Evan Williams Single Barrel vintage ever produced. Its most noticeable personality trait is sweetness (gentle, not cloying), with notes of caramel corn, vanilla custard, candied fruit, and subtle macaroon. Spearmint, cinnamon, nutmeg, and charcoal provide some zest. Soft and clean on the finish, with gentle oak resin. A smooth, easy ride from beginning to end.

Reviewed by: John Hansell (Summer 2009)

Commonly referred to as Black Label, the color is noticeably dark for a younger, 
less than 8 year old product like this. The nose takes it a step forward with burnt 
brown sugar, fruit, and cinnamon. But the palate reveals its youth with a mouthful 
of grains and acidity. However, it’s saved by final notes of honey, vanilla, caramel, 
soft oak, and coconut. A short finish disappoints, but this is a cocktail or cola contender.

Reviewed by: Fred Minnick (Summer 2018)

Darker, more lush, and with less of the crisp, lively spice notes when compared to last year’s vintage. (Keep in mind that single cask bottlings vary from cask to cask.) The predominant component of the new vintage is its layers of sweetness (toffee, molasses, vanilla fudge, and candy corn), with underlying nougat and glazed fruit. An enjoyable, soothing bourbon, but I would like to see more spice and fruit to go with the sweet notes. This whiskey will work nicely after dinner (perhaps with a cigar?)

Reviewed by: John Hansell (Spring 2008)