Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon Whiskey

Evan Williams “Black Label” Bourbon is a quintessential demonstration of classic Kentucky whisky character—rich, approachable, and consistently balanced. With warm caramel sweetness, gentle spice, and smooth oak integration, it delivers satisfying depth and versatility whether sipped neat, served over ice, or mixed into timeless bourbon cocktails.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Distilled in Kentucky, USA, Evan Williams occupies a foundational role in American bourbon heritage. Named for one of the commonwealth’s early commercial distillers, the brand maintains its commitment to traditional bourbon production: a mash bill dominated by corn for sweetness, supported by rye and malted barley for spice and structure.

The spirit is distilled and then matured in new charred American oak barrels, the legal standard that creates bourbon’s distinctive profile. During aging, the interaction with charred wood promotes development of caramel, vanilla, and gentle baking spices, while mellowing harsher edges of the youthful spirit. The result is a bourbon that consistently reflects classic sweetness, strength, and approachable complexity.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Warm and inviting, with aromas of caramel cream, vanilla bean, and toasted oak, underscored by hints of honeyed corn and baking spice.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and smooth, with rich layers of caramel and brown sugar balanced by gentle rye-derived spice, soft oak tannin, and subtle notes of toasted almond and toffee.

Finish:
Clean, warm, and lingering, with caramel sweetness tapering into a touch of spice and oak that invites another sip.

Quick Overview

Serving Suggestions

• Neat: A pure expression of classic bourbon warmth.

• On the Rocks: Gently cooled, great for highlighting sweetness and texture.

• Highball: With premium ginger ale or soda water and an orange twist.

• Cocktails: A versatile base for Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Boulevardier.

🍹 Signature Cocktail Recipes

🥃 Black Label Old Fashioned
Ingredients:

• 2 oz Evan Williams Black Label

• 0.25 oz demerara syrup

• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  Method: Stir with ice, strain over a large cube.
  Garnish: Orange twist

🍋 Kentucky Sour
Ingredients:

• 2 oz Evan Williams Black Label

• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice

• 0.5 oz simple syrup

• 1 egg white (optional)
  Method: Dry shake, then shake with ice; strain into coupe.
  Garnish: Lemon wheel

🍊 Bourbon Boulevardier
Ingredients:

• 1 oz Evan Williams Black Label

• 1 oz sweet vermouth

• 1 oz Campari
  Method: Stir with ice; strain into rocks glass over ice.
  Garnish: Orange peel

"Vanilla and toasted oak dominate the nose with hints of summer corn, fresh fig, clove, and cinnamon hard candies. The palate carries toasty, nutty flavors with hints of stone fruit and maple sugar and finishes soft and smooth." 93 Points Ultimate Spirits Challenge