Which Evan Williams SB?

This is related to a previous post by Sijian re bourbon for novices.

In his post he mentions Evan Williams SB as a good bourbon for novices to try and I put it down on my list. A quick Google search has revealed there are a number of different vintage years for the Evan Williams SB.

So which year would Sijian be referring to when he recommended Evan Williams? Or does it matter?

I just got a bottle of EW vintage SB. it was bottled in 2008. Outstanding whiskey! It was a good purchase for this novice.
Brian

Thanks....apparently there is a a whole range 1992, 1993, 1996, etc.

It really doesn't matter the year. I find that they are all good examples of what is a single barrel. Also if its available in your area I suggest eagle rare single barrel they both are under 30.00 and are a great value.

I am not a big fan of single barrels. I would suggest that most of what HH makes is of a similar quality and style. IMO, you don't need to pay extra for what they give you. Try a Bottled in Bond.

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Originally Posted by independant

It really doesn't matter the year. I find that they are all good examples of what is a single barrel. Also if its available in your area I suggest eagle rare single barrel they both are under 30.00 and are a great value.

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Eagle Rare SB is available here but at $75 CDN per bottle. I will pick this up on my next trip to Bellingham where its $28 USD.

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Originally Posted by mozilla

I am not a big fan of single barrels. I would suggest that most of what HH makes is of a similar quality and style. IMO, you don't need to pay extra for what they give you. Try a Bottled in Bond.

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No easy way to ask this but what is bottled in bond?

Here's a link to the terminology thread.

You can find your answer there. Bone up and you will be talking like a bourbon pro in no time. :grin:

Because they are single barrel you will have variations from year to year. I like some years over others due to the nature of the single barrel. Jeff's suggestion is good but I would modify and say go ahead and get a SB and a BIB and do a comparison. See which one you like and make that a steady part of your bunker.

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Originally Posted by ggilbertva

Because they are single barrel you will have variations from year to year. I like some years over others due to the nature of the single barrel. Jeff's suggestion is good but I would modify and say go ahead and get a SB and a BIB and do a comparison. See which one you like and make that a steady part of your bunker.

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Bingo!
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