Review #496; Bourbon #122: Evan Williams 12yr

This comes from Heaven Hill, and is a 12 year old version of their Evan Williams line (mashbill of 75% Corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley). This is mainly an export but can be found at the gift shop at $100+.

ABV: 50.5%

Nose: Cherry, vanilla, oak spice, black pepper, nutmeg,

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Burst of nuttiness, vanilla cream, oak spice, black pepper,

Finish: Medium length finish. Nuttiness, black pepper, oak spice.

Rating: 6/10

I like this. It has a nice mouthfeel, good oak structure, and the classic vanilla and cherry you want in a bourbon. There is an unmistakable nuttiness on the palate and finish as well that I tend to like. It does not rise to be great, but it is a tasty and good bourbon. At 30 dollars in Japan, I would keep this on hand pretty much all the time. For the 100+ here at the gift shop in the USA, what a scam.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect


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