Evan Williams 1993, Single Barrel

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 31 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Scenty. Dates. Turkish delight. Caramel. Palate Buttery fudge. Cocoa. Bitter chocolate. Finish Hint of citrus. Cedary, sappy. A good heavy char in the oak? Contrives to be soothing and appetising. Comment The big, malty, chocolately style that I associate with Evan Williams. A lovely, voluptuous, after-dinner bourbon. Gains from a splash of water.

Dave Broom Nose Quite delicate, with tingling spices, orange peel, dusty rye notes, lemon, anis. More biscuity with water. Palate A gentle start, a salvo of spices, then the rye appears. Refined. Finish Spicy oak. Comment I like this different, less overt, single barrel style. Yet another surprise in what is a hugely diverse and high quality range of whiskies (eys).