PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Evan Williams himself opened Kentucky's very first distillery in 1783, right on the banks of the Ohio River — and nearly two and a half centuries later, the brand that carries his name has become the second-best-selling bourbon in the world. Green Label is the flagship's more affordable, younger sibling, a lighter-bodied companion to the more widely distributed Black Label, and while it's sold in fewer markets than you might expect for a brand this successful, it remains a genuine, honest expression of Heaven Hill's core bourbon character at a genuinely accessible price.
Distilled at Heaven Hill's facility in Louisville and bottled in Bardstown, Green Label is made from the same 78% corn, 12% rye, and 10% malted barley mash bill used across the Black and White Label expressions, aged a minimum of four years, charcoal-filtered, and finished at a #3 char level. Bourbon & Banter's independent reviewer — writing under the handle "Mr. #RespectTheBottomShelf" — put it directly: "the #3 char level offers an easy sipping experience and a good bang for the buck. At 80°, this is a good entry-level Bourbon, especially considering the price. It also makes for a good mixer." His broader assessment was genuinely fair and unpretentious: "there's nothing spectacular about this, but there's nothing wrong with it, either. It is a very basic Bourbon, and for the price, you can't miss, and that equals a Bottle."
The tasting notes describe a light to medium amber, sometimes reddish-copper hue, with caramel, vanilla, sweet corn, and light oak leading the nose, moving toward toasty cereal, oak charcoal, and a touch of syrupy sweetness on the palate. The independent review's finish notes add toasted oak, cinnamon, and cherry to a soft, medium-length close. This is exactly what a genuine value bourbon should be: honest, straightforward, and reliably drinkable, equally suited to a casual neat pour, a well-batched cocktail, or simply mixing into whatever you're making for a crowd. As the reviewer put it, this is a bottle for "hardcore fans of Evan Williams, bourbon newbies, or mixologists" — genuinely useful, no-nonsense whiskey.
Evan Williams Green Label is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, distilled in Louisville, Kentucky, and bottled in Bardstown. The brand takes its name from Evan Williams, who opened Kentucky's first distillery in 1783 along the banks of the Ohio River, and today Evan Williams stands as the second-best-selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand in the world. Green Label represents a younger, more affordable, lighter-bodied version of the bourbon found in the brand's more widely distributed Black Label, occasionally available in select regional markets.
The bourbon is produced from a mash bill of at least 51% corn as required by federal bourbon regulations — specifically 78% corn, 12% rye, and 10% malted barley, the same recipe used across Evan Williams' Black and White Label expressions — aged in new, charred oak containers for a minimum of 4 years, charcoal-filtered, and finished with a #3 char level. Bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof.
No numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.
Bourbon & Banter (extended independent review):
"Evan Williams Green Label is a far cry from Black Label and, in my opinion, the profile is much closer in profile to one of my favorite Bourbons: White Label. All three are charcoal-filtered and come from the same mash of 78% corn, 12% rye and 10% malted barley. The #3 char level offers an easy sipping experience and a good bang for the buck. At 80°, this is a good entry-level Bourbon, especially considering the price. It also makes for a good mixer. It isn't, however, something that I could see myself drinking on a regular basis, unlike White Label, which is a staple in the Whiskeyfellow library. But, it is something that should be experienced and I think most folks would appreciate it for what it is. Finish: A soft, medium-length finish with toasted oak, cinnamon, and cherries. Worth the Price: This is a $10.00 Bourbon. It would be hard to say something's not worth an Alexander Hamilton. Bottle, Bar or Bust: There's nothing spectacular about this, but there's nothing wrong with it, either. It is a very basic Bourbon, and for the price, you can't miss, and that equals a Bottle."
Nose
Light to medium amber, sometimes reddish copper in color. Caramel and vanilla lead, joined by sweet corn and light oak, with subtle grain and a touch of mint.
Palate
Oak, brown sugar, and caramel carry the entry, moving toward toasty cereal character with oak charcoal notes and a bit of syrupy sweetness. Barley adds gentle grain depth throughout.
Finish
Soft and medium-length, closing with toasted oak, cinnamon, and cherry — an easy, approachable finish true to the bourbon's genuine, unpretentious character.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Age | Minimum 4 years |
| Mash Bill | 78% Corn / 12% Rye / 10% Malted Barley |
| Distillery | Heaven Hill — distilled Louisville, bottled Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Brand Namesake | Evan Williams — Kentucky's first distiller, 1783 |
| Market Position | #2 selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon brand in the world |
| Filtration | Charcoal filtered |
| Char Level | #3 |
| Sister Expressions | Evan Williams Black Label, White Label (Bottled in Bond), 1783, single barrel vintage |
| Style / Identity | An honest, straightforward, genuinely affordable everyday bourbon — great value, easy sipping and mixing |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, vanilla, sweet corn, light oak, brown sugar, cinnamon, cherry |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Whiskey Sour
2 oz Evan Williams Green Label · fresh lemon juice · simple syrup.
Old Fashioned
2 oz Evan Williams Green Label · sugar cube · Angostura bitters · orange twist — a genuinely solid, budget-friendly base for the classic.
Batched Punch
An ideal, reliable base for large-format cocktails and gatherings.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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