Evan Williams Single Barrel 2010-2018 is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon. While 2 years of aging are required for this appellation, this single barrel benefits from 8. Its mash bill is composed of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% barley.
Distillation was carried out at the Heaven Hill Distillery, as with Elijah Craig. This barrel n°1089 was filled on 03/15/2010, and bottling was done on 09/25/2018. This bottling has been voted whiskey of the year no less than 5 times.
Florian's tasting notes
The color is amber with long, rapid tears.
On the nose, thick, creamy, with macadamia nut, nutmeg, marzipan and pink pepper. Floral: lilac and violet. Lovely returns of leather, old wood and pastry. All in all, a gourmet experience.
The palate is drier than the nose suggested, with a creamy texture dominated by pink pepper and spices. Nutmeg and leather are present. Baked apple appears. Very pleasant lilac notes develop in the length. Floral, sweet and bitter all at once. A balanced woodiness.
A very long finish on flowers and nutmeg.
"Beautifully made, characterful and well balanced. This Heaven Hill Bourbon is very pleasant..."
