Evan Williams 1783

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Evan Williams 1783

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Picked some up yesterday. I'd never tried it before, but the price and prof were right, so I grabbed a handle.

That's some smooth Bourbon. Those of you who need a good burn from your booze should keep on looking, because on the rocks, with a splash of seltzer, this stuff goes down nice.

The gold foil top and gold cap are a bit much, but outside appearances don't make the drink. The handle gets bonus points for actually having a handle.

All said, I'd recommend this fine libation. It makes the fifth distinct Evan Williams product to set on the home bar.... which makes me feel like a brand snob. And I'm picking up some green label today for #6.
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Wikipedia has an article on EW.

Here's what they have to say.

Evan Williams (whiskey)
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Historical Marker for Evan Williams in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky
Historical Marker for Evan Williams in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky

Evan Williams is a brand of bourbon whiskey which is bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky at the Heaven Hill facility. It is aged for a minimum of seven years and [b]is sold for a relatively modest price.[/b]

Most Evan Williams bourbon is sold as the mass-market "Black Label" variety. Evan Williams also bottles Evan Willams 1783 ten-year-old bourbon in more limited quantities and a highly rated, ten-year-old single barrel bourbon sold in bottles sealed with black wax.

Evan Williams is the second largest-selling Kentucky straight bourbon. Founder Evan Williams began distilling in 1783 near Louisville, Kentucky. Evan Williams is 43% alc/vol (86 proof) unlike some popular whiskeys which are 40% alc/vol (80 proof).

Many present-day drinkers refer to the whiskey as [b]"Evil Willy"[/b].[citation needed]

[edit] Varieties

* Evan Williams Black Label
* Evan Williams Blue Label (not available in the U.S.)
* Evan Williams Green Label
* Evan Williams Red Label (not available in the U.S.)
* Evan Williams 1783
* Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
* Evan Williams White Label
* Evan Williams Egg Nog

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