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 $20 above the normal price under a different name. Sure there are better, but when you're on a tight budget, any EW is hard to beat. It would be #1 in "bourbon for the buck" in my book.
3:09 as a person who many times bought EW BIB, the taste and flavor are not always the same. (Because it’s a cheap BIB), but if you get the good one it’s a great bourbon for the price.
They were out of my favorite inexpensive bourbon (vob 90 proof) so I got a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond. I'm sipping some right now watching your video. I totally agree with your assessment of this whiskey.
The 1783 and BIB are staples in my collection... when we kill a bottle, it's replaced promptly. And the value and how good they taste are tough to beat. It's like i say, when you pick up a 40 to 60$ bottle, is it 2 or 3 times better than the Evan Williams bottle that you paid 20$ for???
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $10. Same distillery of course, but the Heaven Hill was cheaper and superior. That was simply IMO the best Bourbon value on the planet. I still have a few, and I loved it much more than the EW BIB. 1783 is really good but the EW SB was my gateway into Bourbon. That Bourbon will always hold a special place in my heart for establishing my love for Bourbon. Sounds like I need to go on a tour to get a 12 year! Lucky I'm not far away. :) Keep these coming, love this theme.
Thanks for doing this video. With the exception of the 12 yr. I have, or have had all these behind the bar, and totally agree with you that for the price, they are great values, and really good whiskeys. I really enjoy both the Single Barrel and the 1783 to sip neat. I keep a 1.75L Black Label for mixing, and sip on the White Label BIB, or it makes a good Manhattan. Thanks!
I consider the 1783 (22$ 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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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!!!
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.
Watching this video made he go out and buy a bottle of the single barrel and do a blind with the 1783 and I have to admit it was so dam close, I think the nose on the single barrel is (slightly) less ethanol than the 1783 and the pour itself is easier on the palate if your new to bourbon with a hint of some kind of fruit on the front end…apple maybe that I didn’t get on the 1783. The Evan Williams 12 yr. I have never even seen before here in NY and at first, I thought they relabeled the Evan Williams fire bottle…lol. IMO the black label is for people who are truly on a budget but also get to enjoy a real good tasting bourbon that most other budget bourbons don’t give you, and the white label is for mixers, there are to many really good bourbons out there that are affordable and much better sippers with a cube or in an old fashioned. I just with the E/W single barrel wasn’t $33.99 and was closer to what you paid! Awesome comparison guys & may it always be the other guy that says.... this ones on me 🥃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'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
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!
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.
Evan Williams Bib was my first bottle, just ok, good price, great mixer. Have had the 86 proof, but if I am going to go for a low priced Williams, 1783 would be my choice.
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).
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.
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.
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.
First one of your videos I’ve seen. Reason I stopped in, I was browsing this week and noticed 1783 on sale $14.99. Since you like the 12 & it’s “oakiness” let me propose an experiment that I’ve done on some bottom shelf bourbon and even a bottle of Irish which normally means no taste. I have some sticks from a stave I was given when touring a nice Nashville distillery. The experiment: pour a bottle of BIB in a quart jar (with a moonshine cap) add 1-2 sticks and store, but keep a little in the bottle for comparison. Shake it a couple of times a week and taste test each month until it hits what you want. For comparison, aging one month in a gallon barrel is the equivalent of a year in a 53 gallon barrel. So see how quickly you can produce your own 12 year.
Good review. Don't care much for the EW black, love the single barrels I've had except one, and the EW white is occasionally good sipper but is favorite mixer along with WT101. EW white has perfect proof point for mixing without overpowering the drink, while still having strong enough flavors that they don't get lost in drink.
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.
I tried the black label a while back, and didn't particularly care for it (but I might go back and try it again). I've found I like the bonded stuff - I had my second glass of it tonight, and now I'm working on Wild Turkey 101, and the Evan Williams is not suffering in the comparison. The Turkey is the better whisky, of course, but the Evan Williams BiB isn't hugely far behind. I've not had the other Evan Williams offerings, but I'll have to put 'em on my wish list.
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.
Great video gentleman! I’m going on the bourbon trail in a couple weeks so I’m glad to see the 12 year compared! I think I’ll pass on it Bc I can get Elijah Craig barrel proof for cheaper, higher proof and also 12 years.
I had heard about 6 weeks ago on bourbon Kingdom that the single barrels war going exclusive , grabbed a extra bottle then but now ill get at least one more .
Hi Kurt/Trenton as said b4 I'm new subscriber im going through your videos and the Black label ive just ordered now twice the price in the uk all the best guys.
Yea I like black label over BIB. In fact I've had all of em and black label was in my cabinet as a regular for the longest time. It got knocked out by the 45% devils river which basically beat EW Black because it was ~$2 cheaper. And in SC in 1 store DR's 1.75 was $18.99 and EW Black was 21.99. For a 1.75. That's me robbing a liquor store right there.
I’ll echo what others have commented. With the exception of the 12 year, I have or have had the other Evan Williams products and agree with you on the quality/price factor. I was sorry to hear about the single barrel. I enjoy the one I have. Have you tried the Ezra Brooks bourbons? If so, what is your opinion of their products? Thanks for what you do. Always enjoy the show.
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.
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.
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 🥂
Love Evan Williams, Bottled in Bond is my store's big seller. Even though it's flavored, Evan Williams Honey & Peach slap hard and the best of the flavored whisky.
I've only had around 2 or 3 bottles of the EW single barrel. I know it's an EW fan favorite, but they have seemed underwhelming to me. I'd be just as happy with an Elijah Craig small batch which has a similar age, a little more proof, similar flavor profile and it's a little cheaper.
Elijah Craig is basically Evan Williams. Same mash bill. I have all of these in the cupboard, including the Elijah, except for the 12 year which I’ve never seen it in Ohio. You’ll be hard pressed to find anything with a better bang for the buck factor than the Evan line. IF you like HH’s profile.
@@moobutt even the regular Elijah Craig small batch used to be 12 years old. That stuff was very good. The newer nas version is still OK, but I sure wish they'd bring back the 12 year age stated version.
Under $10 per 750 ml bottle for the EW BiB 100. That is because the 1.75 L jug is $23. In Texas. They are right, the EW BiB 100 isn't the smoothest or most intense but for under $10 a bottle it is an absolute winner. I always have one or two in my bar. I also use it as a base to try additional flavors, like toasted oak or sugar maple or cherry wood sticks left in for 4 to 6 weeks. Or to make my own cinnamon whiskey using whole cinnamon sticks.
Never seen the single or the 12 yr but love 1783, keep the BIB for the value but agree the profile is not as good as 1783… both by the way are sneaking up in price here in Texas. Based on your recommendation I will have to pick up a black! Thanks for the show!
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.
very timely as I'm on my way to the store (and moving 1793 up on the shopping list)
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!
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 $20 above the normal price under a different name. Sure there are better, but when you're on a tight budget, any EW is hard to beat. It would be #1 in "bourbon for the buck" in my book.
Some say it has Gingerbread notes.
Evan Williams whiskeys are some of the best values in bourbon.
3:09 as a person who many times bought EW BIB, the taste and flavor are not always the same. (Because it’s a cheap BIB), but if you get the good one it’s a great bourbon for the price.
1783 is a steal under 20. I picked up 3 Single Barrels because I know I won't be able to replace them soon. Great review guys!
They were out of my favorite inexpensive bourbon (vob 90 proof) so I got a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond. I'm sipping some right now watching your video. I totally agree with your assessment of this whiskey.
Thank you very much for the Evan Williams comparison. My daily pour is the black label. If I want to step up my game,it's the 1783.
Me too bro
Was my daily poor years ago before I quit for a long while. After making the rounds recently, EW black is still hard to beat.
The 1783 and BIB are staples in my collection... when we kill a bottle, it's replaced promptly. And the value and how good they taste are tough to beat. It's like i say, when you pick up a 40 to 60$ bottle, is it 2 or 3 times better than the Evan Williams bottle that you paid 20$ for???
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.
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 $20 Bourbon
@@JMontague990 I poured half a bottle out
@@williamgullett8071 what?! how come?
@@JMontague990 I don't know why I did it to be honest. It wasn't THAT bad but with all the other bourbon I have bought it just wasn't as good. I tried to like it but it just wasn't that good to me. It was thin. And when I decided to try it with coke it had a weird cinnamon taste. I have so many other kinds of bourbon I just made an impulsive thing and poured it. Probably 10 ounces. I should have kept it. Right after I did it I wondered why I did it. I could have saved it and tried it again at a later date but didnt.
Love the 1783 - In my area it is in my opinion the best low cost bourbon I can find.
love the channel and I think these are my favorite videos you guys do, would love to see a Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, & Elijah Craig line up!
We will def get to them all eventually! Thank you!
It’s so good for cheap what’s not to like. Yeah I like Makers, Knob creek, bulleit ect. But 15-20$ vs 50-60$ it’s dang good.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I've never had the 1783 or 12 year, but the BIB is my absolute best value in whiskey personally
Just picked up some 1783 this afternoon, so happy with it, sipping it now. What a bargain !
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.
Love the bottled in bond for a mint julep. The extra proof helps it stand up with all the dilution crushed ice can cause
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!
I found Evan Williams Single Barrel on the shelf Friday in Fort Worth TX $29 and yes I bought one.
Love Heaven Hill and Evan Williams! BiB is one of my favorite dailies.
Being a fan of the EW black label I was pleasantly surprised with your video. Thank you.
Bought 1783 on your recommendation. Really like it. Has all the taste notes I like and it's cheap. Drink it with one or two ice cubes.
Thanks for doing this video. With the exception of the 12 yr. I have, or have had all these behind the bar, and totally agree with you that for the price, they are great values, and really good whiskeys. I really enjoy both the Single Barrel and the 1783 to sip neat. I keep a 1.75L Black Label for mixing, and sip on the White Label BIB, or it makes a good Manhattan. Thanks!
Agreed!
I consider the 1783 (22$ 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!
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.
I haven't tried any evan williams yet. Now I'll grab a bottle. thanks for reviewing and sharing.
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!
Great review. I love 1783 as a daily drinker
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.
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.
I agree. You can’t beat the EW value on all their bottles
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!
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!
EW B-I-B is my go-to cocktail bourbon, love it. Always on our bar. Great value.
Grabbed a bottle of the single barrel vintage 2013 last month at a BevMo in CA, love the stuff for the price.
No doubt!
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 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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
Watching this video made he go out and buy a bottle of the single barrel and do a blind with the 1783 and I have to admit it was so dam close, I think the nose on the single barrel is (slightly) less ethanol than the 1783 and the pour itself is easier on the palate if your new to bourbon with a hint of some kind of fruit on the front end…apple maybe that I didn’t get on the 1783. The Evan Williams 12 yr. I have never even seen before here in NY and at first, I thought they relabeled the Evan Williams fire bottle…lol. IMO the black label is for people who are truly on a budget but also get to enjoy a real good tasting bourbon that most other budget bourbons don’t give you, and the white label is for mixers, there are to many really good bourbons out there that are affordable and much better sippers with a cube or in an old fashioned. I just with the E/W single barrel wasn’t $33.99 and was closer to what you paid! Awesome comparison guys & may it always be the other guy that says.... this ones on me 🥃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'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!
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!
Black label is my go-to for mixing for sure. Can't beat the price and it mixes very well.
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!
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.
Evan Williams Bib was my first bottle, just ok, good price, great mixer. Have had the 86 proof, but if I am going to go for a low priced Williams, 1783 would be my choice.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Couldn't agree more with your picks. 1783 is a total sleeper. Would love to pickup a 12yr someday.
You will!
First one of your videos I’ve seen.
Reason I stopped in, I was browsing this week and noticed 1783 on sale $14.99.
Since you like the 12 & it’s “oakiness” let me propose an experiment that I’ve done on some bottom shelf bourbon and even a bottle of Irish which normally means no taste.
I have some sticks from a stave I was given when touring a nice Nashville distillery.
The experiment: pour a bottle of BIB in a quart jar (with a moonshine cap) add 1-2 sticks and store, but keep a little in the bottle for comparison.
Shake it a couple of times a week and taste test each month until it hits what you want.
For comparison, aging one month in a gallon barrel is the equivalent of a year in a 53 gallon barrel. So see how quickly you can produce your own 12 year.
Thanks
Good review. Don't care much for the EW black, love the single barrels I've had except one, and the EW white is occasionally good sipper but is favorite mixer along with WT101. EW white has perfect proof point for mixing without overpowering the drink, while still having strong enough flavors that they don't get lost in drink.
It is a good mixer!
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!
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 got the 12 year in Japan for 33 bucks! You cannot beat it with anything at that price!
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
I tried the black label a while back, and didn't particularly care for it (but I might go back and try it again). I've found I like the bonded stuff - I had my second glass of it tonight, and now I'm working on Wild Turkey 101, and the Evan Williams is not suffering in the comparison. The Turkey is the better whisky, of course, but the Evan Williams BiB isn't hugely far behind.
I've not had the other Evan Williams offerings, but I'll have to put 'em on my wish list.
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
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!
Great video gentleman! I’m going on the bourbon trail in a couple weeks so I’m glad to see the 12 year compared! I think I’ll pass on it Bc I can get Elijah Craig barrel proof for cheaper, higher proof and also 12 years.
Yes, I would not say it compares head to head with ECBP.
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!
I completely get that same flavor note in the BIB - has a harsh, ashy edge to it. I need to try it in an old fashioned or manhattan!
Ya Jeff I agree unfortunately. I do bad want to like it neat but just can’t.
I had heard about 6 weeks ago on bourbon Kingdom that the single barrels war going exclusive , grabbed a extra bottle then but now ill get at least one more .
Good idea!
I have a EV BIB and feel the exact same way as you do about it. I'll have to try the 1783.
Love Evan Williams. Delicious and very affordable.
Hi Kurt/Trenton as said b4 I'm new subscriber im going through your videos and the Black label ive just ordered now twice the price in the uk all the best guys.
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!
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!
Very impressed with the 1783! I like it alot more than b.o.b
Same
I live in Alabama. Looks like I’ll be taking a trip to the bluegrass state. Good show, really good show.
Thank you!
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.
Yea I like black label over BIB. In fact I've had all of em and black label was in my cabinet as a regular for the longest time. It got knocked out by the 45% devils river which basically beat EW Black because it was ~$2 cheaper. And in SC in 1 store DR's 1.75 was $18.99 and EW Black was 21.99. For a 1.75. That's me robbing a liquor store right there.
I read somewhere that the bottled and bond is the same barrels as the single barrel bottles. It's still hard to get single barrel in Kentucky.
I’ll echo what others have commented. With the exception of the 12 year, I have or have had the other Evan Williams products and agree with you on the quality/price factor. I was sorry to hear about the single barrel. I enjoy the one I have. Have you tried the Ezra Brooks bourbons? If so, what is your opinion of their products? Thanks for what you do. Always enjoy the show.
Love EB 90 and 99.
@@allencapone956 Good to know. The PA liquor stores have the 99 on sale this month for $22.
Sorry I have not tried the EB.
EW black label was one of the first bourbons I bought, about $18. Got a single barrel for $27, sadly it is gone. These are prices in NE Oregon.
Excellent pricing!
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.
Definitely enjoyed the BiB and for the price, it's a steal. Haven't had other expressions yet.
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.
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 🥂
Love Evan Williams, Bottled in Bond is my store's big seller. Even though it's flavored, Evan Williams Honey & Peach slap hard and the best of the flavored whisky.
Some of their flavored whiskeys are dynamite!
I've only had around 2 or 3 bottles of the EW single barrel. I know it's an EW fan favorite, but they have seemed underwhelming to me. I'd be just as happy with an Elijah Craig small batch which has a similar age, a little more proof, similar flavor profile and it's a little cheaper.
I have to admit the EW sb really vary in taste more than any other sb I have had.
Elijah Craig is basically Evan Williams. Same mash bill. I have all of these in the cupboard, including the Elijah, except for the 12 year which I’ve never seen it in Ohio. You’ll be hard pressed to find anything with a better bang for the buck factor than the Evan line. IF you like HH’s profile.
@@moobutt even the regular Elijah Craig small batch used to be 12 years old. That stuff was very good. The newer nas version is still OK, but I sure wish they'd bring back the 12 year age stated version.
@@xiamengbaby - absolutely. They sacrificed quality to keep pumping out the product.
@@slbdrinks I agree. The first EWSB I had was around 15 years ago and it was fantastic. The next batch was a complete disappointment.
Under $10 per 750 ml bottle for the EW BiB 100. That is because the 1.75 L jug is $23. In Texas. They are right, the EW BiB 100 isn't the smoothest or most intense but for under $10 a bottle it is an absolute winner. I always have one or two in my bar. I also use it as a base to try additional flavors, like toasted oak or sugar maple or cherry wood sticks left in for 4 to 6 weeks. Or to make my own cinnamon whiskey using whole cinnamon sticks.
That sounds great adding your extra flavors!
Just got a bottle of 1783 SB (Hero edition) for $14.20 at a Class VI near me.
Shoulda gotten two of 'em 😒
Never seen the single or the 12 yr but love 1783, keep the BIB for the value but agree the profile is not as good as 1783… both by the way are sneaking up in price here in Texas. Based on your recommendation I will have to pick up a black! Thanks for the show!
Hope you love it!