Evan Williams 250th USA Anniversary Vintage Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

The Evan Williams 250th USA Anniversary Vintage Single Barrel Bourbon is a powerful commemorative release celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the deep historical roots of the Evan Williams brand. Bottled at a robust barrel-strength proof and drawn from individually selected barrels, it delivers concentrated flavors of caramel, toasted oak, baking spice, and dark fruit. Limited in production and marked by distinctive packaging—including blue wax and a commemorative tag—this expression blends collectible appeal with the bold character of a high-proof single-barrel bourbon.

One bottle per order, please.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Evan Williams Bourbon is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky, one of the largest family-owned distilleries in the United States. The brand honors Evan Williams, a Welsh immigrant credited with opening Kentucky’s first commercial distillery in Louisville in 1783, tying the whiskey’s heritage closely to the early history of American bourbon.

The 250th USA Anniversary Vintage Single Barrel was created to commemorate the nation’s 250-year milestone and the parallel heritage of the Evan Williams name in American whiskey. For this release, the Heaven Hill master distiller selected 250 individual barrels, each bottled as a single-barrel expression rather than blended into a batch.

Unlike the standard Evan Williams Single Barrel (typically bottled around 86.6 proof), this commemorative edition is released at a much higher 117.76 proof (58.88% ABV), delivering a richer, more concentrated flavor profile.

Each bottle features special presentation elements—custom blue wax and a commemorative string tag—highlighting the celebratory nature of the release and its limited production.

Tasting Profile

Nose
Rich caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, and warm baking spices with hints of dried fruit.

Palate
Full-bodied and bold—brown sugar, dark caramel, honeyed corn sweetness, and cinnamon layered with charred oak and subtle dark fruit.

Finish
Long and warming with lingering spice, toasted oak, cocoa, and sweet vanilla.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

While this limited edition is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, it can elevate classic bourbon cocktails.

Barrel-Strength Old Fashioned

• 2 oz Evan Williams 250th Anniversary Single Barrel
• ¼ oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel garnish

Heritage Manhattan

• 2 oz Evan Williams 250th Anniversary Single Barrel
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
• Luxardo cherry