Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2004

Spicy nose. Mild spiciness.

The nose of the bourbon is spicy with a hint of cinnamon, clove, and allspice. There is a sweet note of butterscotch as well. On the tongue, the whiskey is sweet and spicy. After a sweet hit of vanilla it transitions to a nutty experience. The spice of the drink comes out between the body and the finish. There is just a hint of peppercorn in the finish as well. Overall, it is quite delicious. The spice of the bourbon is excellent. It balances the sweet very well, and settles into a warm glow in the chest. The peppercorn of the finish evolves into a bit of a woody aftertaste. Best enjoyed neat, though perhaps a drop or two of water might further open up the flavor profile. I would not spoil this whiskey by mixing it.

Butterscotch in the nose, but it took a while to get there. At first I didn't get it. The flavor slammed me with nuts at first, very good, and there is a spice I can't identify (I'm not much of a cook) that comes in late. That spice is balanced very well. The finish: the spice is there and isn't overpowering, which is great for those days I am not feeling aggressive.

COLOR/ Dark Honey AROMA/ Wood, Sweetness FIRST SIP/ Honey, Sweet, Wood, Slight smoke TASTE/ Sweet, Spice, Fruit, Slightly Oil Feel, Smooth, FINISH/ Smooth Sweet, Slight Warming Alcohol MT GLASS/ Wood, Smokey, Sweetness Slight Honey 86.6 proof This Evan Williams Single Barrel 2004 is very good smooth Woody spicy robust. This had a great feel, taste and over all flavors! Very enjoyable! Sip it neat! The Bottle D33ts: - Barreled on 8.12.2004 - Barrel # 856 - Bottled on 6.6.2014 - Bottle Days 3554 Be Kind, Be Generous, Be Real, Be Responsible! CH33RS