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Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon (80 Proof)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 10, 2015 (edited August 26, 2015)I was hoping this would be a nice "everyday" sipping bourbon, but I found the flavor too bitter (tannic?) for me. When mixed, the tannic flavor comes out more oaky, so not a bad mixer, but I prefer more rye notes. Perhaps I need to give it another try someday since others enjoyed it. -
Evan Williams Green Label
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 10, 2015 (edited October 6, 2015)The green label is appropriate because I would describe this bourbon as green - not much age, grassy notes, and not much of the flavor I'm looking for in a bourbon - too much sour/tartness with the sweetness . I haven't mixed with it yet, but seems thin. I've heard others describe this green label as smooth, but for an 80-proof bourbon, I don't think it's particularly smooth - just thin. In a budget 80-proof, I will stick with Benchmark, which has the flavors I'm looking for (caramel, vanilla, tobacco, leather) and I find to be much smoother. While Benchmark isn't in the Distiller database, I would give it 3 stars compared to the 1 I'm giving Evan Williams Green label. -
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 5, 2015 (edited June 15, 2017)I started with Irish whiskey, so I like the sweetness, but the complexity makes this much more interesting to drink. Among the smoothest of any bourbon I've tried. Consistently wonderful, this is my favorite sub-$30 bourbon. Note that I am not a fan of wood (tannic bite) or smoke (char) as found in Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, Elijah Craig, etc. or hot finishes. -
Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 5, 2015 (edited October 7, 2015)Floral nose, sweet finish. Coming from Irish whiskey, I like this and the smoothness of the finish.EDIT: I had some tonight and tasted root beer.
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