Evan Williams Black Label

3.0

Really smooth friendly budget bourbon

Evan Williams Black is a straight-ahead no nonsense bourbon. If you looked up bourbon in the dictionary, it should use this bourbon as a textbook example of where to start. All the classic bourbon flavors, nothing overly fancy or complex and no BS, priced right. Enjoyed neat from a Glencairn. Nose is somewhat sweet with light caramel and vanilla notes. Palate starts a little sweet corn alcohol, turns to caramel, caramel, more caramel and vanilla. Some tartness on the tongue with a little heat and spice. The finish is its best quality for me, as it lingers on to a nice smoky char barrel wood. May not be the absolute best sipper but for the price it'll do. If you like simple sweet caramel and barrel wood char, this is your pour. It's textbook bourbon done right for the cost. Serve this to your guests and save the good stuff for yourself! For the low price though it's hard to argue against it. Cheers!

3.4 and good value

Sour up front. Vanilla, caramel, slight spice, charcoal, pepper taste. Bitter, sour, caramel, grainy finish. My go to for cheap bourbon on a budget.