According to the Internet, Evan Williams is the billionaire co-founder and former director of Twitter. Apparently, having taken leave of Silicon Valley, Williams has established himself as a world-class distiller and namesake to the Evan Williams line of bourbons. Some will tell you that this brand is named for a Welsh immigrant and distiller who is believed to have opened Kentucky's first commercial distillery in 1783, but there really is no way to know for sure. Whoever this Evan Williams guy is, his Single Barrel Vintage is regarded as one of the best quality to value ratios in all of bourbon, and as such, a necessary bottle to add to my collection. This particular iteration of the popular label was put into barrel 833 on July 20, 2011, and bottled on June 1, 2019, just shy of its eighth birthday. As usual, my taste was poured neat. The nose is exceedingly pleasant with strong vanilla and caramel aromas dominating and a hint of cloves and light tropical fruit supporting. The sip is smooth, light, and fruity. Sweet notes of brown sugar and candied cherries on the front and spicy cinnamon towards the back make for a delightfully balanced sip. The finish is gentle and warm lasting a good while with warmth through the chest and charred oak on the tongue. It's easy to see why this label is so popular and it is sure to be the next big thing. Get it while it's abundant and inexpensive because it won't be so forever. I'll be picking up another bottle the next time I see one.