Evan Williams Black Label

Color: It's about time I tried this straight bourbon. I got some for some friends and I to share over a camping trip this past weekend! The color on this whiskey is an old oak bark or dark amber. The legs are thin but seem pretty oily. Nose: On the nose I'm picking up brown sugar, oak and corn notes, a funky almost sweaty note, salt, and honeysuckle. I'm also getting dill pickles and banana notes after a while too. Taste: On the palate I get notes of dark chocolate, oak, and cinnamon, with a sour green apple in there as well. Finish: The finish has a mint and black tea flair but doesn't last too long. Thoughts: This bourbon has a long history and I pray they will have a much longer one. Claiming the first distillery in the state of Kentucky is no small claim. So for that, good on you! This bourbon may not be the best, but it is good! Definitely worth a try and no shame being a go-to. Evan Williams, thanks. And to everyone else, cheers!

Favorite “bottom shelf” bourbon so far

It's not bad!