Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon Review
Evan Williams Single Barrel
“Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon Review – Pour Decisions Wednesday Kicks Off with a Kentucky Classic!” In this very first episode of Pour Decisions Wednesday, your favorite bourbon mischief-makers, Heather and B, dive glass-first into the world of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon—a bottle that might be easy to overlook, but harder to forget once you’ve had a sip. This isn’t just another bourbon tasting. This is the debut of our brand-new series where we explore the bold pours that make us question everything—our palates, our choices, and occasionally, our life decisions. Pour Decisions Wednesday is all about taking those chances with bottles that fall into that gray area between “hidden gem” and “what the hell did I just buy?” And Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon is the perfect place to start. Evan Williams Bourbon has a long and storied place in Kentucky bourbon history. Named after a Welsh immigrant who allegedly began distilling bourbon in 1783, Evan Williams is one of the most recognizable bourbon brands in the world. The Single Barrel Bourbon expression steps it up from the standard black label and bottled-in-bond options. With vintage dating, hand-labeling, and that lovely 86.6 proof, this Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon comes across as the gentleman scholar of the lineup. In this bourbon review, we crack open a 2015 vintage that was bottled in 2023, making it around 8 years old. That’s a solid age for a Kentucky bourbon in this price range, especially considering how hard it’s becoming to find outside of the Bluegrass State. That’s right—Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon has now become primarily a Kentucky-only release. So if you’ve got one sitting on your shelf, you might want to pour it, savor it, and consider whether this bourbon was a brilliant decision—or just another pour decision.
What should you expect from Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon?
✔️ On the nose: • Sweet oak • Caramel • Charred wood • Vanilla • Subtle apple and citrus
✔️ On the palate: • Honey • Toffee • Dried fruit (apple and raisin) • A touch of black pepper or cinnamon spice • Medium-bodied with a sweet front and dry finish
✔️ Finish: • Medium length • Oak-forward • Lingering caramel and gentle spice •
A warm, dry fade This bourbon tasting walks the line between classic Kentucky bourbon notes and a subtle, refined character. While it doesn’t bring the heat of a barrel proof monster, it offers something arguably more valuable: balance, consistency, and a flavor profile that can win over new bourbon drinkers and impress seasoned veterans. In true Tortured Bourbon fashion, Heather and B bring their usual sarcasm, banter, and occasionally useful commentary to the table. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon is still worth chasing—or just a relic of early bourbon boom hype—this episode is your answer. We don’t just sip whiskey. We review bourbon, break down the labels, mock the marketing, and occasionally make good points in between the jokes. And with Pour Decisions Wednesday, we’re giving some of the forgotten, overlooked, or questionable bottles a real shot. So, whether you’re a diehard fan of Evan Williams Bourbon, a Kentucky bourbon hunter, or just a whiskey nerd who loves a well-executed single barrel, this episode is for you. And don’t forget to like, comment, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X. We’re posting behind-the-scenes clips, reviews, and Heather’s bourbon reels (which B only pretends to understand). This is Tortured Bourbon. This is Pour Decisions Wednesday. And this is one Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon review you don’t want to miss.
