Evan 12 year is one of the best whiskeys I've had. I had it back to back with Weller Special Reserve, Blanton's, and Eagle Rare. I was looking forward to the Weller, and was wildly let down. I didn't even consider the EW 12 year, so I didn't expect what was coming... a seriously INCREDIBLE whiskey!
I happened to be drinking some EW BIB while watching this. For me, it's my everyday bourbon. I like it over ice, which, as it melts, opens up the flavor profile. I'm no taster, but I like the sweetness I get out of it. There are other flavors I don't know how to categorize, but I like them. I wish I could get it at the prices you state, but in my area, central NJ, it's a $24 bottle. But, I can get the 1.75L for $31, which is what I get. I do like the Black Label a lot, but I like the higher proof of the BIB a bit more. The Single Barrel was awesome, but as you note, you can't find it anymore. I wasn't really impressed with the 1783, but maybe I should go back to it and try it again. I'd love to try the Red Label! Overall, as you state, these are awesome bourbons for the price, and IMO could easily be sold for $10 or $20 above the normal price under a different name. Sure there are better, but when you're on a tight budget, any EW is hard to beat. It would be #1 in "bourbon for the buck" in my book.
They were out of my favorite inexpensive bourbon (vob 90 proof) so I got a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond. I'm sipping some right now watching your video. I totally agree with your assessment of this whiskey.
Thanks SLB for giving us the heads up on the single barrel going bye bye for 49 states. Somehow I missed that announcement. I found one bottle, so far, here in Michigan. I'll keep a look out for more. $29 here. Feel free to be a news source for the whiskey community.
I have tried Evan Williams before, not a fan, but I havent tried the 1783...Might have to give that one a try next. This show has really helped me to be better at selecting better bourbons.
i just got invited to a whiskey/cigar social from some high school alums and I am not a whiskey connoisseur by any means. I stumbled across your channel and you guys are great!. I just went out and bought the 1783 and I cannot wait to try it.
The Evan Williams White Label is my favorite and does not even need a qualifier (ie price statement like the black); I keep it in stock always. I often get a natural peanut butter flavor that blends into the dusty corn profile giveaway on bourbons and is very pronounced on the BIB in addition to 10 other flavor notes. I could take or leave the Single barrel (see around $40). I do not care for the 1783 at all. Lastly, I would rather spend $140 on something else other than the 12. Thanks for another solid episode.
In my experience, 2/3 of the EW SB bottles hit just a good as almost any other SB out there (except EH Taylor, of course), and for around $30 you cannot go wrong. Picked up a two of the last remaining 6 bottles in my area a couple weeks ago, and lucked out on a delicious barrel.
ALL single barrels are inconsistent AF. Woodford, 4 Roses, EW, you name it, SBs are all GREAT or NASTY? I don't go to casinos to drink (overpriced), and I sure as hell don't want to go to the liquor store to gamble.
That Single Barrel is just really really good for the money. I enjoy it neat and have been using it for drink recipes that call for a single barrel Whisky or just a better quality Whisky overall. Sounds like I will have to stop doing that and go back to using the BiB instead and hoard the SB lol
EXCELLENT review and video guys. I can't believe I didn't buy a bottle of EW Black Label on sale at my local Walgreens or $7!! That seems absurd until I remember that the late Heaven Hill BIB 6 year went for $10. Same distillery of course, but the Heaven Hill was cheaper and superior. That was simply IMO the best Bourbon value on the planet. I still have a few, and I loved it much more than the EW BIB. 1783 is really good but the EW SB was my gateway into Bourbon. That Bourbon will always hold a special place in my heart for establishing my love for Bourbon. Sounds like I need to go on a tour to get a 12 year! Lucky I'm not far away. :) Keep these coming, love this theme.
I consider the 1783 (22$ in my area ) is an absolute bargain. Had the single barrel a few times , thought it was ok but not worth the 44$ , the black label is a great deal at 26$ a "handle" in my area. Never had the privilege of trying the 12 year. Great video!
The 1783 and BIB are staples in my collection... when we kill a bottle, it's replaced promptly. And the value and how good they taste are tough to beat. It's like i say, when you pick up a 40 to 60$ bottle, is it 2 or 3 times better than the Evan Williams bottle that you paid 20$ for???
I like the black label which normally costs about $10 here, and the bottled in bond is a best buy at around $15; but I've never tried the 1783. I definitely must give it a try, especially with Trenton's rating for it.
Black label for around $10😳 I'd almost move to where you are at just for the great price. I love the black label. Where are you at if I may ask, just curious.
The black lable 1.75 liter up in my neck of the woods is under $20. I keep a couple of jugs in my bar at all times, and it's my go-to flask/golf booze. Best bang for your booze buck, imo.
Thanks for all that. Enjoying the black label here in Oklahoma for about $17 a liter. I like it straight more than Jack myself. Will have to try the 1783 small batch, maybe the white label to mix.
Yes,it is worth it.I’ve been drinking Jack Daniels for forty years.A few yrs.ago,I went into a liquor store and I didnt have enough scratch on me.The guy behind the counter said “try E.W. black label.Its similar in taste,has more alcohol,and is half the price of Jack”,he said.I took his word for it….He was spot on,but I still prefer J.D.and buy it if I can,but Evan is a great alternative.
EW Single Barrel Vintage is one of the first single barrels I was introduced too and It became my daily drinker. I used to have several before it became KY only. Down to 1 bottle….then my wife calls me today while out shopping and she found 3 in the wild! One of the best $32 bottles IMO and just love the stuff.
Thanks for doing this video. With the exception of the 12 yr. I have, or have had all these behind the bar, and totally agree with you that for the price, they are great values, and really good whiskeys. I really enjoy both the Single Barrel and the 1783 to sip neat. I keep a 1.75L Black Label for mixing, and sip on the White Label BIB, or it makes a good Manhattan. Thanks!
The EW Bottled in Bond to me is heavy on the hot cinnamon note to it. I happen to keep it as a staple. Not my favorite, but good for the $25 I have to pay for it.
EW black label was one of my 1st bourbons way back before I knew anything about bourbon and I liked it. I now have the BIB and Single Barrel. I didn't know that was being discontinued. I think I have still seen it on the shelves around here. 1783 has been on my list to get and I will soon. Thanks again for another great video and show.
I'm not a big fan of the EW black label or 1783, but I enjoy the bottled in bond version. The first couple of bottles of single barrel I purchased were great, but then flavor profiles on the following bottles varied so much I didn't enjoy it anymore. I've never seen the 12-year version but would love to try it sometime. Keep up the great work!
I had told my friend at the gym about EW BiB and how I loved using it as a daily supper. She went and bought one that weekend and come back and told me she couldn’t get over the “cinnamon” note that was in it!!! Not sure if it exactly “cinnamon” but my friend had the same thoughts about it as y’all did, very interesting
1 year later the EWSB is now scarce in 49 of the 50 states. I did receive two bottles as a birthday gift from my oldest son. Amazing son!!! Amazing bourbon. I'd stack the good barrels, especially the 8-10 year bottles up with anything!
Just watched this one today. Drank black label a lot over the years. Bought my first bottle of 1783 today. Wow!!! What a wonderful sip! Thanks to Trenton for the tip. My pallet tends to better follow his. Cheers!!!
Love EW BiB and the single barrel. May have to try the black label. I heard the BiB is black label aged 2 more years. Try Old Granddad drinks pretty easy and very inexpensive.
I agree with you on the white label. I think it tastes young and has some sharp edges . I don't buy it because I don't have any dedicated mixers. Wild turkey 101 is a better do it all bourbon and is $38 a handle on my area .
Agreed, I don't really understand the hype. It has a strange end note to me, like artificial cherry or something along those lines. I get that its better than anything else that inexpensive. I could see it as a decent high proof mixer, if I made mixed drinks regularly, but I'd much rather spend a few more dollars for something noticeably better.
Great and interesting video... Question...not sure how long you have been into Bourbon BUT - do you feel like you had the discerning palete from the start or has it developed? I am new to Bourbon and hope I can identify the tastes and aromas you gents do.. just looking for honesty..thx!
Absolutely love the 1783. IMO, way better than the BIB. Always wanted to try the single barrel. EW Distillery was my first bourbon tour and if I'm not mistaken, they gave us the 12yr to sip at the tasting and I thought it was horrible.
Well, the price of it is certainly horrible. You can get Knob Creek 12 for around $70 and Elijah Craig 12 yr barrel proof for around $75 (if you can find a bottle around retail).
Another Great video..Much thanks on this one, I've got a bottle of EW Black label, and sip on it rarely. I wondered about some of the others offerings from Evan Williams, You're video has convinced me to try some of the other EW offerings.
EW B-I-B has been my bargain one until Early Times as I said before. My area seems higher than yours, or previous reader, as it is about $21. The 1783 in my area is about $24. I'm going to look for the Single Barrel Vintage as you suggest. Thanks for yet another fun review. I like Trenton to appear on screen on occasions as you are doing. The off-screen comments are good and come across better.
Your content and delivery just keep getting better. I’m really enjoying Trenton’s involvement and wish he’d be on screen for every video. I like the dynamic between the two of you and it just translates better when you’re both on camera. Just my $.02
This is pretty funny but Trent was planned to be behind camera on this one. They have been very busy buying another house so when he came down to film he was a filthy mess 😂! He forgot he was supposed to be behind camera. Kids…
@@slbdrinks The Evan Williams Single Barrel is legit and I am sad to hear it is a Kentucky release only. I have a 2011 bottle I am hanging onto. Some pop up from time to time. I will definitely buy a few bottles if I ever see them again. Out my way they go for $27. Thanks for the heads up about it only being a Kentucky release now. Shit the single barrel is what got me into bourbon back in 2011 when I turned 21. After all these years it still holds up well with my pallet.
I'm very disappointed that EW Sngl Brl will no longer be available. My current one was bottled in 2020 at 8 yrs., it's outstanding. The previous bottle was just OK, but that's what you get with single barrels. I have not seen the 1783 here in Wisconsin, would like to try it. I do some custom blending; EW black label is a vg starter base for some blends. Thanks Kurt for the EW family review!
Evan Williams BIB CANNOT be beaten for the price point (esp. as a mixer). As a sipper for the same price, possibly 1783. Reminds me of a cheaper Elijah Craig.
Is it a great deal? Yes. Can it be beaten though? In my opinion also yes. At that price I'd usually rather get Old Forester Signature 100 or Wild Turkey 101.
@@JMontague990 I don't know why I did it to be honest. It wasn't THAT bad but with all the other bourbon I have bought it just wasn't as good. I tried to like it but it just wasn't that good to me. It was thin. And when I decided to try it with coke it had a weird cinnamon taste. I have so many other kinds of bourbon I just made an impulsive thing and poured it. Probably 10 ounces. I should have kept it. Right after I did it I wondered why I did it. I could have saved it and tried it again at a later date but didnt.
Here in the southern California Inland Empire, I usually pay from $18.00 to $20.00 for a 1.75 liter bottle of black label Evan Williams. I rarely buy anything else...
Hey there fellas‼️ Another awesome review‼️ 👍👍👍👍 I live in Michigan and I'm having a hard time finding good bourbons. everywhere I go they don't have any bottled in bond any single barrels or any 10 year. and when I do find them it's only a pint. I have had a couple stores tell me they can special order. So it seems I'm just gonna have to special order some bottles
One of the oddities of living in Japan, the Evan Williams 12 used to be about $30-$40, though now it is disappearing. It is the best bargain in Japan in terms of Bourbon.
I’m in Yokohama and it is still quite easy to find at my local stores. With current exchange rates my last bottle was $31. Worst case, it can be ordered online from Rakuten anytime you can’t find it. Agreed, best bourbon bargain I’ve found in Japan so far.
I'm curious as to which tour you were given the options of purchasing SB or 12 yr: Evan Williams in Louiville or Heaven Hill in Bardstown?? Thanks guys - good informative segment!!
I’ve bought the EW 12 at the EW Bourbon Experience in Louisville, at the gift shop. Maybe that was a special occasion. The have an EW Master Blend you should check out. 90 proof. Was a lot cheaper than the 12yr.
I am living the high life commenting on my own comment 2 weeks later. Anyway I picked up a bottle of the black label - $18 in Michigan. It is definitely good and worth the look for the price. I like the bottled in bond a wee bit better but no complaints on this black label.
I do keep EW BIB on my bar but I just remembered that I do have a bottle of the 1783 that I have not touched in a while. I will go back and compare the BIB with the 1783.
Nice job, I agree with your review 100%. The 1783 has become my go to sipper along with WT101. Bummed about the Single Barrel going away in Arizona. Not cool EW, I'm going to miss it.
Dude it did not even dawn on me that they aren't distributing the Single Barrel anymore. I haven't seen it in a while. I just thought other people finally figured out how good it is and it was selling out.
Just got some 1783 SB. First EW product I have tried personally. For 20.99 at my local store I don’t see myself finding anything like it for the price. Cheers 🥂
Evan Williams black label is really a nice pour for the price. For some reason the BiB gives me a headache. Need to pickup a 1783 again soon. It’s very nice.
The last EW Bib I had neat had a bit of a prominent grassy note. Evan Williams Single Barrel are now gone in my area. The one I had from a couple of years ago was kind of me. So I'm hoping the one I have in the bunker is good. I think it is 1783 for me as it is the most readily available that I enjoy.
I know you’re mostly a bourbon account but I think It would be be interesting if you did patron tequila since it’s such a hotly debated liquor in terms of worth it for the money
As a broke college student, Evan Williams black label was my go-to. Like you said, there just aren't many other decent whiskeys at that price level.
Evan 12 year is one of the best whiskeys I've had. I had it back to back with Weller Special Reserve, Blanton's, and Eagle Rare. I was looking forward to the Weller, and was wildly let down. I didn't even consider the EW 12 year, so I didn't expect what was coming... a seriously INCREDIBLE whiskey!
I like it a lot as well!
very timely as I'm on my way to the store (and moving 1793 up on the shopping list)
Evan Williams whiskeys are some of the best values in bourbon.
I happened to be drinking some EW BIB while watching this. For me, it's my everyday bourbon. I like it over ice, which, as it melts, opens up the flavor profile. I'm no taster, but I like the sweetness I get out of it. There are other flavors I don't know how to categorize, but I like them. I wish I could get it at the prices you state, but in my area, central NJ, it's a $24 bottle. But, I can get the 1.75L for $31, which is what I get. I do like the Black Label a lot, but I like the higher proof of the BIB a bit more. The Single Barrel was awesome, but as you note, you can't find it anymore. I wasn't really impressed with the 1783, but maybe I should go back to it and try it again. I'd love to try the Red Label!
Overall, as you state, these are awesome bourbons for the price, and IMO could easily be sold for $10 or $20 above the normal price under a different name. Sure there are better, but when you're on a tight budget, any EW is hard to beat. It would be #1 in "bourbon for the buck" in my book.
Some say it has Gingerbread notes.
Thank you very much for the Evan Williams comparison. My daily pour is the black label. If I want to step up my game,it's the 1783.
Me too bro
Was my daily poor years ago before I quit for a long while. After making the rounds recently, EW black is still hard to beat.
1783 is a steal under 20. I picked up 3 Single Barrels because I know I won't be able to replace them soon. Great review guys!
They were out of my favorite inexpensive bourbon (vob 90 proof) so I got a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond. I'm sipping some right now watching your video. I totally agree with your assessment of this whiskey.
I've never had the 1783 or 12 year, but the BIB is my absolute best value in whiskey personally
Thanks SLB for giving us the heads up on the single barrel going bye bye for 49 states. Somehow I missed that announcement. I found one bottle, so far, here in Michigan. I'll keep a look out for more. $29 here. Feel free to be a news source for the whiskey community.
I have tried Evan Williams before, not a fan, but I havent tried the 1783...Might have to give that one a try next. This show has really helped me to be better at selecting better bourbons.
i just got invited to a whiskey/cigar social from some high school alums and I am not a whiskey connoisseur by any means. I stumbled across your channel and you guys are great!. I just went out and bought the 1783 and I cannot wait to try it.
I haven't tried any evan williams yet. Now I'll grab a bottle. thanks for reviewing and sharing.
The Evan Williams White Label is my favorite and does not even need a qualifier (ie price statement like the black); I keep it in stock always. I often get a natural peanut butter flavor that blends into the dusty corn profile giveaway on bourbons and is very pronounced on the BIB in addition to 10 other flavor notes. I could take or leave the Single barrel (see around $40). I do not care for the 1783 at all. Lastly, I would rather spend $140 on something else other than the 12. Thanks for another solid episode.
Appreciate your input!
@@slbdrinks I would really be interested in trying the 1783 at a higher proof; at release abv, I find it thin.
I just tried the Evan Williams single barrel for the first time today. I think it's okay. I definitely wouldn't pay $40 for it again.
Love the 1783 - In my area it is in my opinion the best low cost bourbon I can find.
I'm going to DFW this weekend and making a stop or 2 and whiskey shopping. Love your content. It's great getting a little insight as what to shop for.
In my experience, 2/3 of the EW SB bottles hit just a good as almost any other SB out there (except EH Taylor, of course), and for around $30 you cannot go wrong. Picked up a two of the last remaining 6 bottles in my area a couple weeks ago, and lucked out on a delicious barrel.
Wow how fantastic is that!
ALL single barrels are inconsistent AF. Woodford, 4 Roses, EW, you name it, SBs are all GREAT or NASTY?
I don't go to casinos to drink (overpriced), and I sure as hell don't want to go to the liquor store to gamble.
That Single Barrel is just really really good for the money. I enjoy it neat and have been using it for drink recipes that call for a single barrel Whisky or just a better quality Whisky overall. Sounds like I will have to stop doing that and go back to using the BiB instead and hoard the SB lol
Great review. I love 1783 as a daily drinker
EXCELLENT review and video guys. I can't believe I didn't buy a bottle of EW Black Label on sale at my local Walgreens or $7!! That seems absurd until I remember that the late Heaven Hill BIB 6 year went for $10. Same distillery of course, but the Heaven Hill was cheaper and superior. That was simply IMO the best Bourbon value on the planet. I still have a few, and I loved it much more than the EW BIB. 1783 is really good but the EW SB was my gateway into Bourbon. That Bourbon will always hold a special place in my heart for establishing my love for Bourbon. Sounds like I need to go on a tour to get a 12 year! Lucky I'm not far away. :) Keep these coming, love this theme.
Great story!
Love Heaven Hill and Evan Williams! BiB is one of my favorite dailies.
Bought 1783 on your recommendation. Really like it. Has all the taste notes I like and it's cheap. Drink it with one or two ice cubes.
I really enjoyed this review. Our family price limit is $40, so we always have an EW on hand. Also Bulleit, 101, and Jack. Thanks!
I consider the 1783 (22$ in my area ) is an absolute bargain. Had the single barrel a few times , thought it was ok but not worth the 44$ , the black label is a great deal at 26$ a "handle" in my area. Never had the privilege of trying the 12 year. Great video!
Thank you! Agree for 44.00 the sb is to much $.
2023 and I can pick up a bottle of 1783 for $14.99 at the liquor store across the street. A steal!
The 1783 and BIB are staples in my collection... when we kill a bottle, it's replaced promptly. And the value and how good they taste are tough to beat. It's like i say, when you pick up a 40 to 60$ bottle, is it 2 or 3 times better than the Evan Williams bottle that you paid 20$ for???
I like the black label which normally costs about $10 here, and the bottled in bond is a best buy at around $15; but I've never tried the 1783. I definitely must give it a try, especially with Trenton's rating for it.
It’s pretty awesome for the price!
I like it neat with a bit of ice!
Black label for around $10😳 I'd almost move to where you are at just for the great price. I love the black label. Where are you at if I may ask, just curious.
@@happymonk4206 I'm in So. Cal. - those are supermarket prices.
Where do you live?? In Minnesota 750ml Black Label costs $15 and BIB is well over $20.
@@lars2894 Well, things have gone up about a dollar, so figure $11 for black label and $16 for BiB. That's the going rate here in So. Cal.
Being a fan of the EW black label I was pleasantly surprised with your video. Thank you.
I found Evan Williams Single Barrel on the shelf Friday in Fort Worth TX $29 and yes I bought one.
I agree. You can’t beat the EW value on all their bottles
Great video Kurt. Thanks
The black lable 1.75 liter up in my neck of the woods is under $20. I keep a couple of jugs in my bar at all times, and it's my go-to flask/golf booze.
Best bang for your booze buck, imo.
Hell yeah great value
The BiB and 1783 are my go too's. I will have to try to track down the Single Barrel and give it a try. Thanks for doing the review.
Thanks for all that. Enjoying the black label here in Oklahoma for about $17 a liter. I like it straight more than Jack myself. Will have to try the 1783 small batch, maybe the white label to mix.
My wife and I just booked our tours for Labor Day weekend a couple days ago. EW on Saturday and Buffalo Trace on Sunday.
Have a great time!
It’s so good for cheap what’s not to like. Yeah I like Makers, Knob creek, bulleit ect. But 15-20$ vs 50-60$ it’s dang good.
Yes,it is worth it.I’ve been drinking Jack Daniels for forty years.A few yrs.ago,I went into a liquor store and I didnt have enough scratch on me.The guy behind the counter said “try E.W. black label.Its similar in taste,has more alcohol,and is half the price of Jack”,he said.I took his word for it….He was spot on,but I still prefer J.D.and buy it if I can,but Evan is a great alternative.
Great story! Thank you for sharing!
love the channel and I think these are my favorite videos you guys do, would love to see a Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, & Elijah Craig line up!
We will def get to them all eventually! Thank you!
EW Single Barrel Vintage is one of the first single barrels I was introduced too and It became my daily drinker. I used to have several before it became KY only. Down to 1 bottle….then my wife calls me today while out shopping and she found 3 in the wild! One of the best $32 bottles IMO and just love the stuff.
EW B-I-B is my go-to cocktail bourbon, love it. Always on our bar. Great value.
Thanks for doing this video. With the exception of the 12 yr. I have, or have had all these behind the bar, and totally agree with you that for the price, they are great values, and really good whiskeys. I really enjoy both the Single Barrel and the 1783 to sip neat. I keep a 1.75L Black Label for mixing, and sip on the White Label BIB, or it makes a good Manhattan. Thanks!
Agreed!
The EW Bottled in Bond to me is heavy on the hot cinnamon note to it. I happen to keep it as a staple. Not my favorite, but good for the $25 I have to pay for it.
Couldn't agree more with your picks. 1783 is a total sleeper. Would love to pickup a 12yr someday.
You will!
Thanks for putting together another great video! Is the 12 year a one liter bottle?
No it’s a 750 ml.
I completely agree about the B.I.B. having a burnt taste when drinking neat. Definitely is better as a mixer. It packs a kick though.
EW black label was one of my 1st bourbons way back before I knew anything about bourbon and I liked it. I now have the BIB and Single Barrel. I didn't know that was being discontinued. I think I have still seen it on the shelves around here. 1783 has been on my list to get and I will soon.
Thanks again for another great video and show.
1783 would def be another great bottle for your EW collection!
I'm not a big fan of the EW black label or 1783, but I enjoy the bottled in bond version. The first couple of bottles of single barrel I purchased were great, but then flavor profiles on the following bottles varied so much I didn't enjoy it anymore. I've never seen the 12-year version but would love to try it sometime. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Just got the 12 year in Japan for 33 bucks! You cannot beat it with anything at that price!
I had told my friend at the gym about EW BiB and how I loved using it as a daily supper. She went and bought one that weekend and come back and told me she couldn’t get over the “cinnamon” note that was in it!!! Not sure if it exactly “cinnamon” but my friend had the same thoughts about it as y’all did, very interesting
Just goes to show every bourbon is not for everyone. The important thing is you enjoy it!
1 year later the EWSB is now scarce in 49 of the 50 states. I did receive two bottles as a birthday gift from my oldest son. Amazing son!!! Amazing bourbon. I'd stack the good barrels, especially the 8-10 year bottles up with anything!
Black label is my go-to for mixing for sure. Can't beat the price and it mixes very well.
Very impressed with the 1783! I like it alot more than b.o.b
Same
Just watched this one today. Drank black label a lot over the years. Bought my first bottle of 1783 today. Wow!!! What a wonderful sip! Thanks to Trenton for the tip. My pallet tends to better follow his. Cheers!!!
Love EW BiB and the single barrel. May have to try the black label. I heard the BiB is black label aged 2 more years. Try Old Granddad drinks pretty easy and very inexpensive.
I haven't tried the 12 year but out of the rest of them 1783 is my favorite. It is always in my shelf and for the money you can't beat it.
Thank you guys that was an awesome video
I agree with you on the white label. I think it tastes young and has some sharp edges . I don't buy it because I don't have any dedicated mixers. Wild turkey 101 is a better do it all bourbon and is $38 a handle on my area .
Agreed, I don't really understand the hype. It has a strange end note to me, like artificial cherry or something along those lines. I get that its better than anything else that inexpensive. I could see it as a decent high proof mixer, if I made mixed drinks regularly, but I'd much rather spend a few more dollars for something noticeably better.
Grabbed a bottle of the single barrel vintage 2013 last month at a BevMo in CA, love the stuff for the price.
No doubt!
Well done video. 👍👍
Great and interesting video... Question...not sure how long you have been into Bourbon BUT - do you feel like you had the discerning palete from the start or has it developed? I am new to Bourbon and hope I can identify the tastes and aromas you gents do.. just looking for honesty..thx!
Absolutely love the 1783. IMO, way better than the BIB. Always wanted to try the single barrel.
EW Distillery was my first bourbon tour and if I'm not mistaken, they gave us the 12yr to sip at the tasting and I thought it was horrible.
Well, the price of it is certainly horrible. You can get Knob Creek 12 for around $70 and Elijah Craig 12 yr barrel proof for around $75 (if you can find a bottle around retail).
The 12 yr def Brings the oak so some will be yes some will be no.
Another Great video..Much thanks on this one, I've got a bottle of EW Black label, and sip on it rarely. I wondered about some of the others offerings from Evan Williams, You're video has convinced me to try some of the other EW offerings.
Hope you love them!
Love Evan Williams. Delicious and very affordable.
EW B-I-B has been my bargain one until Early Times as I said before. My area seems higher than yours, or previous reader, as it is about $21. The 1783 in my area is about $24. I'm going to look for the Single Barrel Vintage as you suggest. Thanks for yet another fun review. I like Trenton to appear on screen on occasions as you are doing. The off-screen comments are good and come across better.
Thank you!
Your content and delivery just keep getting better. I’m really enjoying Trenton’s involvement and wish he’d be on screen for every video. I like the dynamic between the two of you and it just translates better when you’re both on camera. Just my $.02
Also, EW BIB is my favorite budget sipper and, as you said, it makes a tremendous mixer.
This is pretty funny but Trent was planned to be behind camera on this one. They have been very busy buying another house so when he came down to film he was a filthy mess 😂! He forgot he was supposed to be behind camera. Kids…
@@slbdrinks Congrats on the new home, Trent, that’s awesome!!
@@slbdrinks The Evan Williams Single Barrel is legit and I am sad to hear it is a Kentucky release only. I have a 2011 bottle I am hanging onto. Some pop up from time to time. I will definitely buy a few bottles if I ever see them again. Out my way they go for $27. Thanks for the heads up about it only being a Kentucky release now. Shit the single barrel is what got me into bourbon back in 2011 when I turned 21. After all these years it still holds up well with my pallet.
I'm very disappointed that EW Sngl Brl will no longer be available. My current one was bottled in 2020 at 8 yrs., it's outstanding. The previous bottle was just OK, but that's what you get with single barrels. I have not seen the 1783 here in Wisconsin, would like to try it. I do some custom blending; EW black label is a vg starter base for some blends. Thanks Kurt for the EW family review!
I need to get into doing some blending!
Williams BIB is my go to for a bourbon mixer.
Evan Williams BIB CANNOT be beaten for the price point (esp. as a mixer). As a sipper for the same price, possibly 1783. Reminds me of a cheaper Elijah Craig.
Is it a great deal? Yes. Can it be beaten though? In my opinion also yes. At that price I'd usually rather get Old Forester Signature 100 or Wild Turkey 101.
@@treytison1444 old Forester is 20 or above. I'm talking about UNDER $20. I made a reel talking about old forester.being the best $20 Bourbon
@@JMontague990 I poured half a bottle out
@@williamgullett8071 what?! how come?
@@JMontague990 I don't know why I did it to be honest. It wasn't THAT bad but with all the other bourbon I have bought it just wasn't as good. I tried to like it but it just wasn't that good to me. It was thin. And when I decided to try it with coke it had a weird cinnamon taste. I have so many other kinds of bourbon I just made an impulsive thing and poured it. Probably 10 ounces. I should have kept it. Right after I did it I wondered why I did it. I could have saved it and tried it again at a later date but didnt.
Here in the southern California Inland Empire, I usually pay from $18.00 to $20.00 for a 1.75 liter bottle of black label Evan Williams. I rarely buy anything else...
Great video. Silly question maybe, do you drink the remainder of the bourbons you pour or do you funnel them back into the bottle?
Have an infinity bottle I will pour excess into. Some I pour back in the original bottle!
Love the bottled in bond for a mint julep. The extra proof helps it stand up with all the dilution crushed ice can cause
Just got a bottle of 1783 SB (Hero edition) for $14.20 at a Class VI near me.
Shoulda gotten two of 'em 😒
Hey there fellas‼️
Another awesome review‼️
👍👍👍👍
I live in Michigan and I'm having a hard time finding good bourbons.
everywhere I go they don't have any bottled in bond any single barrels or any 10 year.
and when I do find them it's only a pint.
I have had a couple stores tell me they can special order.
So it seems I'm just gonna have to special order some bottles
That’s to bad! Are you close to Stevensville?
Evan Williams Black started me on my bourbon journey. I would love to get me some Single barrel and 12 year.
The 12yr is very disappointing.
At a, i think, similar price range as Evan Williams Black Label, Benchmark 8 is quite good. Although its worthwhile to jump up to 1783 or BiB for sure
Great video!
One of the oddities of living in Japan, the Evan Williams 12 used to be about $30-$40, though now it is disappearing. It is the best bargain in Japan in terms of Bourbon.
The bottled in bond is an excellent value, have to try the others. BIB is $24/1.75L near me (Central Florida)
I’m in Yokohama and it is still quite easy to find at my local stores. With current exchange rates my last bottle was $31. Worst case, it can be ordered online from Rakuten anytime you can’t find it. Agreed, best bourbon bargain I’ve found in Japan so far.
Wow that’s insane! What an incredible deal!
Well done Kurt &Trenton 👍
I can’t believe I’m saying this but Trenton should be in these videos. Love the back and forth between the two of ya!
I'm curious as to which tour you were given the options of purchasing SB or 12 yr: Evan Williams in Louiville or Heaven Hill in Bardstown?? Thanks guys - good informative segment!!
It would have been the EW tour. Good question.
I enjoy these distillery focused videos! Can you do one with Michter's, including the sour mash, which I don't hear much about this type. Thanks!
Yes absolutely!
You guys should make a video on all the knob Creek bourbons.
We will def get to that one!
@@slbdrinks That will be a fun one to watch for sure! Thanks
I’ve bought the EW 12 at the EW Bourbon Experience in Louisville, at the gift shop. Maybe that was a special occasion. The have an EW Master Blend you should check out. 90 proof. Was a lot cheaper than the 12yr.
Thanks for the recommendation!
I live in Alabama. Looks like I’ll be taking a trip to the bluegrass state. Good show, really good show.
Thank you!
I have a EV BIB and feel the exact same way as you do about it. I'll have to try the 1783.
Definitely enjoyed the BiB and for the price, it's a steal. Haven't had other expressions yet.
Luckily i found the Single Barrel Evan Williams here in Japan 😄 and I absolutely love it
As always fantastic Kurt! As you said BiB is great as a mixer but for me as a sipper not so much
Just never has sit well with me. The majority on this channel love it. Maybe it’s just me 😂
@@slbdrinks it’s so hard to complain about the price is the problem lol
I've only had the bottle in bond and quite like it. I am thrifty so I will have to give the black label a look. Thanks.
I am living the high life commenting on my own comment 2 weeks later. Anyway I picked up a bottle of the black label - $18 in Michigan. It is definitely good and worth the look for the price. I like the bottled in bond a wee bit better but no complaints on this black label.
One of the best sub prime bourbon's and my personal cheap bourbon favorite. We can't get bottled in bond up here in Vancouver. Sad. Very sad.
Just picked up a bottle of the BIB at Walmart today for around $14.50. First time trying it and I like it!
Awesome and a great price as well!
New Hampshire State liquors ,has 1.75L 1783 Evan Williams, reg $39.99 on sale for $32.99. They have 232 bottles in stock at this point in time!
I do keep EW BIB on my bar but I just remembered that I do have a bottle of the 1783 that I have not touched in a while. I will go back and compare the BIB with the 1783.
Let me know how it compares to you plz.
Nice job, I agree with your review 100%. The 1783 has become my go to sipper along with WT101. Bummed about the Single Barrel going away in Arizona. Not cool EW, I'm going to miss it.
Me to!
Dude it did not even dawn on me that they aren't distributing the Single Barrel anymore. I haven't seen it in a while. I just thought other people finally figured out how good it is and it was selling out.
Ya it’s a bummer. Not sure why they made that decision.
Just got some 1783 SB. First EW product I have tried personally. For 20.99 at my local store I don’t see myself finding anything like it for the price. Cheers 🥂
Evan Williams black label is really a nice pour for the price. For some reason the BiB gives me a headache. Need to pickup a 1783 again soon. It’s very nice.
The last EW Bib I had neat had a bit of a prominent grassy note. Evan Williams Single Barrel are now gone in my area. The one I had from a couple of years ago was kind of me. So I'm hoping the one I have in the bunker is good. I think it is 1783 for me as it is the most readily available that I enjoy.
1783 is a solid pick!
I know you’re mostly a bourbon account but I think It would be be interesting if you did patron tequila since it’s such a hotly debated liquor in terms of worth it for the money
I have had all of those.....but not the 12 year. Would love to find a bottle of the 12 year!
Hopefully you will!
REALLY appreciate this review - thx for doing! BUT… I wonder how the green label (80pf) would have fared?
I would have put it in the show but unfortunately it has been discontinued.