Evan Williams 2012 Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml)

Volume: 700ml             ABV: 43.3%           Age: No Age Statement          Country: America

Heaven Hill was founded by several investors shortly after the repeal of Prohibition in 1935. It’s headquarters is situated in Bardstown, Kentucky and the distillery named Heaven Hill Bernheim distillery is situated in Louisville, Kentucky. One of the founders was Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company developed, the five brothers of the Shapira family bought out the other investors. Joe Beam remained as Master Distiller, along with his youngest son, Harry. Descendants of the Shapira brothers own and operate the company today. All of the Master Distillers at Heaven Hill since its founding have been members of the Beam family.

Evan Williams, a Welsh immigrant to who settled in Kentucky and began distilling in 1783, in what is now Louisville, Kentucky. A historical marker in Louisville marks the site as Kentucky’s first commercial distillery. Williams was elected to serve as the first wharf master of Louisville in 1797.

This release from Heaven Hill Distillery is an annual release and is bottled from selected single barrels coming from a single vintage. The Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2012 release is bottled at 86.6 proof with an age of 7-8 years. Evan Williams is America’s second largest selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Toasted bread, dried red chilli, cedar oak, buttery puff pastry and caramelised macadamia nuts.

Palate: Orange peel, peanut butter, toasted rye bread, fresh popcorn, coconut and vanilla.

Finish: Toasted nuts, spice and some tropical fruits.