Evan Williams White Label Bottled in Bond Bourbon

This is the first time I've had the BiB. I've had the EWSB quite a bit, and wrote about it here - https://bourbonsippers.com/three-affordable-single-barrel-bourbons-you-should-try/ This was tasted neat in a glencairn. The bourbon was allowed to rest after the pour for about 10 minutes. There is a good amount of sheeting and thick legs when the glass is twirled. The nose is spicy with barrel char and wood, vanilla, ethanol and a touch of menthol in the background. There's not a lot of subtlety, but there's also nothing to complain about. It smells like a solid bourbon should smell. Nothing is jumping out, good or bad. Tasted neat the vanilla predominates, with elements of sweet corn and black pepper moving into the back of the mouth. The finish is moderate in length and spicy with a touch of heat. The alcohol is evident. It's a tasty sip, if maybe a bit brash and bright. Under close scrutiny there's a slight sour note. Maybe slight citrus/lemon behind stronger hints of orchard fruits. Sour might not be as accurate as "tart", but its there. Finally there's a good dash of cinnamon and a sweet coat is left on the taste buds. A few drops of water doesn't substantially impact the nose. It remains sweet, spicy, and clearly unsophisticated . The water does tone down the fire and amp up the sweet fruity elements, though. A bit of a nutty, almond character comes out and plays with the vanila and menthol. This is a bourbon drinker's bourbon, through and through. I didn't have it on the rocks, but that's how I love both EWSB and Jim Beam Bottled-in-Bond. Casual, on a clear ice cube and enjoyed without reservation! I like this a lot and, for the money, this is a killer whiskey. I think the single barrel provides a more technicolor take on the basic personality of this Heaven Hill whiskey, and it remains my preference. This Bottled-in-Bond expression is a damned fine value at $17 and is a tasty and a righteous bourbon. I've got more than a few bottles that cost double, triple, and even four times the cost of this that aren't as good. If you like the Heaven Hill profile, you'll like this whiskey. If you like high rye whiskey with a bit of spice, you'll like this whiskey. If you like honest value and a product that delivers exactly what's promised, you'll like this whiskey. Highly recommended as a cost-concious daily drinker or cocktail mixer.

Great quality- especially for the price!