Evan Williams Bourbon
Bourbon

Evan Williams Bourbon

Evan Williams50 ml43% ABV

The classic, smooth taste of Kentucky's first commercial distiller

This classic Kentucky straight bourbon offers a rich and smooth profile featuring notes of warm vanilla and oak. Its approachable proof makes it excellent for sipping neat or mixing into traditional cocktails.

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86/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Everyday
Casual Sipping
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Food pairings

Traditional
Smoked barbecue pulled pork or beef brisket
Vegetarian
Glazed pecans or caramelized onion tartlets
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or Smoked Gouda

A cocktail to make with it

Evan Williams Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Evan Williams Bourbon
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

In a mixing glass, combine simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Evan Williams established Kentucky's first commercial distillery in 1783 along the banks of the Ohio River. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery continues his legacy of quality, keeping the brand family-owned and operated while producing some of the world's most popular bourbons.

How it is made

Crafted at the historic Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, this bourbon honors the state's first licensed distiller, Evan Williams. It is distilled using traditional copper stills and aged in new charred American oak barrels within classic wood-framed rickhouses.

From Kentucky, USA

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