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- Background:
Widely considered "Kentucky's First Distiller", Evan
Williams, settled in Virginia and moved to what would become Kentucky in
about 1780. Welsh by heritage, he undoubtedly brought with him his
farming and distilling secrets. Like most frontiersmen, he grew
corn, but getting it to market over narrow trails and steep mountains
was a challenging task. As many future distillery did, they learned
other uses for their grains, such as using them in their whiskies.
Williams set up his small distillery on the Ohio River at the foot of
what is now Fifth Street in Louisville. It is said that Evan
William was very involved in the local community and even supervised the
building of the Jefferson County Jail in 1802. Evan Williams
Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon is one of the few single barrel bourbons
ages longer than 10 years, which gives it it's distinct taste and wide
appeal. This Bourbon was the first Bourbon Whiskey to receive the
Whiskey of the Year award in 1990, it's first among many accolades.
- Bourbon Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Bourbon sub-type:
Single Barrel
- Proof:
86.6
- Age:
At least 10 years
- Bottled and
distilled by:
Old Evan William Distillery, Bardstown KY (Heaven Hill Distillery, Inc.)
- Tasting notes: Golden
amber in color with vanilla and peppery nose. Full-bodied with hints
of caramel. Long, smooth, spicy finish.
- Taster:
wbj, 9/27/05
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