Whisky Forum - LCBO announces new American offering

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The LCBO in Ontario has announced a new American offering:

Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon 43.3abv
Kentucky Small Batch

Tasting Note
Medium amber copper colour; aromas of charred wood, maple sugar, sweet corn, caramel and vanilla; dry, silky and rounded mouthfeel, with flavours of sweet vanilla, coconut, toasted hazelnut and spice.
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Keith · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject:

I assume this is the 9 year old which has the vintage on the label. The latest i have tried is the 2003. A big honeyed sugary sweet bourbon in my experience. Quality varies from batch to batch from good to very good indeed.

TheWM · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject:

As Keith says, if it's the 9 year it's a banging dram. Amazing what 9 years in a Kentucky climate will do to a bourbon. The standard Evan Williams is not great, but aged single barrel is awesome. It's from the same stable as Elijah Craig and their small batch reserve is my fave bourbon.