Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
Distillery : Heaven Hill Distiller Owner : Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. Proof/ABV : 100°/50% Variety : Bourbon - Bottled in Bond Country : USA Region : Kentucky Nose : Classic bourbon nose with deep vanilla, caramel and dark fruits. Hints of orange peel in the background. Nose score : 2.5 pts Palate : At 50% ABV, this has very little heat with dominant notes of citrus on top of vanilla & black pepper. Mouthfeel is medium bodied. Palate score : 3 pts Finish : Medium length. This is where the proof shines. It is not sharp like some whiskies that have an intense alcohol burst. The heat from the alcohol here is soothing as it is layered with subdued notes of vanilla and pepper. Finish score: 2.5 pts Overall : This is a good solid Bourbon and it is Bottled in Bond. Bottled in Bond is probably one of the most important term you should know about American Whiskey. A Bourbon has to meet a lot of very strict regulatory requirements in order to earn the designation Bottled in Bond. I