Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon follows a process akin to selecting fine wine vintages. Expert master distillers hand-pick barrels that meet specific requirements to craft this exceptional bourbon. The vintage date when the liquid was first placed in oak, along with the year of bottling and the exact barrel number, is indicated on each bottle release.
This ongoing release of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon is aged for 7-8 years and bottled at 86.6-proof. The mash bill is comprised of approximately 78% corn, 12% rye, and 10% malted barley. The nose of this bourbon offers sweet oak, smoky notes, and caramel, while the palate delivers flavors of spice, wild honey, and orchard apples.