Evan Williams White Label Bottled in Bond Bourbon

I keep a bottle of Evan Williams White label Bottled in Bond on hand for mixing at all times, but I often forget that this a damn fine sipping bourbon too. It's smooth and sweet, and has enough proof for a little bite too. Vanilla, caramel goodness that has just enough oak to make it interesting. Not much complexity, but sometimes you just want something simple, sweet and smooth. This hits the mark as a perfect mixer, but can hold its own as a sipper. Oh, and it's a helluva bargain too.

Sweet vanilla nose and nutty palate. Maybe even a little fruit in there.

Bit too hot. After a few drops of water really get a bit of caramel

Charred oak on the nose with an underlying sweetness of salted caramel and butter rum. Not overly complex or outstanding. Mouthfeel is a little thin, sweet grains upfront with caramel and a hint of bitterness. Clean and surprisingly smooth for a 50% bottling at this price point.