Evan Williams Black Label

Strong corn syrup like flavour that I'm not very fond of. Won't touch this again. $28.95 in Ontario.

I decided to do a second review tonight. Not something I normally do, but after that disappointing Girvan I need something to make up for it. Bottled at 43%, a natural color of dark copper and its most likely chill filtered. There is no age statement, but common belief is that it is between 5-7 years old. The nose is young and fairly rough considering it's supposed age. You know right away that this is meant for mixing rather than drinking neat. A good amount of cinnamon and mint right off the bat. Strong oak and barrel char. Burnt toffee and some vanilla. Cola and a little cherry cough syrup. Corn, lots of it and oaky sawdust. There is a little rye sneaking in as well. The palate feels young and flat. A big handful of corn and oak chips. Like the nose, cinnamon and mint. The cola is there as well with maraschino cherries instead of the cherry cough syrup. Not great, but good enough. Medium bodied but a bit thin on the mouthfeel. Medium long finish that is loaded with mint, corn and oak. It is what it is, a budget bourbon that gets the job done. EW Black Label has become the bourbon of choice in my house for mixing. It's good for a hot toddy, mixed with ginger ale, and something I recently discovered, bourbon and cream soda. This bourbon gave me the most corn flavor I've been able to detect to date. It's probably due to its high corn mash bill. 78/10/12% corn/rye/malted barley. This is the same mash bill as two of my favorites, Elijah Craig and EW single barrel, as well as several other Heaven Hill bourbons. This does give a very good value for money at $15 for 750mL. For this reason I am bumping my score to 2.75. Cheers