Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 86 Proof 750ml
Evan Williams Black Label is Heaven Hill Distillery's flagship bourbon, named after Evan Williams, who opened Kentucky's first distillery along the banks of the Ohio River in 1783. Non-age stated but bottled as a straight bourbon, meaning it carries a minimum four year age by law, this bourbon is crafted from Heaven Hill's standard mash bill of 78 percent corn, 10 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley, and aged in new charred American oak barrels.
Specs
- Distillery: Heaven Hill, Louisville, Kentucky
- Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
- Aging: New charred American oak
- ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla, milk chocolate, marshmallow, and freshly mown hay
- Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, and light spice
- Finish: Gentle rye spice, charred oak, and leather, with lingering black pepper and honey sweetness
As the second best-selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand in the world, Evan Williams Black Label delivers dependable, classic bourbon character at an outstanding value, making it a reliable everyday pour for sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixing into classic bourbon cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Evan Williams Black Label taste like?
Vanilla and milk chocolate on the nose, with caramel, brown sugar, and toasted oak on the palate, finishing with black pepper and honey sweetness.
Is Evan Williams Black Label aged a specific number of years?
No age statement, but as a straight bourbon it's aged a minimum of 4 years by law.
What's the best way to drink Evan Williams Black Label?
Neat, on the rocks, or mixed into classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.
Evan Williams Black Label is Heaven Hill Distillery's flagship bourbon, named after Evan Williams, who opened Kentucky's first distillery along the banks of the Ohio River in 1783. Non-age stated but bottled as a straight bourbon, meaning it carries a minimum four year age by law, this bourbon is crafted from Heaven Hill's standard mash bill of 78 percent corn, 10 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley, and aged in new charred American oak barrels.
Specs
- Distillery: Heaven Hill, Louisville, Kentucky
- Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
- Aging: New charred American oak
- ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla, milk chocolate, marshmallow, and freshly mown hay
- Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, and light spice
- Finish: Gentle rye spice, charred oak, and leather, with lingering black pepper and honey sweetness
As the second best-selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand in the world, Evan Williams Black Label delivers dependable, classic bourbon character at an outstanding value, making it a reliable everyday pour for sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixing into classic bourbon cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Evan Williams Black Label taste like?
Vanilla and milk chocolate on the nose, with caramel, brown sugar, and toasted oak on the palate, finishing with black pepper and honey sweetness.
Is Evan Williams Black Label aged a specific number of years?
No age statement, but as a straight bourbon it's aged a minimum of 4 years by law.
What's the best way to drink Evan Williams Black Label?
Neat, on the rocks, or mixed into classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.
