Ew 1783

[Merrymash Monk]

Tried EW 1783 for the first time. Its got some nice vanilla and cherry cola sweetness with brown sugar mixed in. There's a healthy burn mid palate that goes into cinnamon before the oak takes over for a nice moderate dry finish. After it opens up in the glass for ten or fifteen minutes the flavors increase and a eucalyptus note comes in.

It has a nice mouth feel- oily and substantial without being syrupy.

There's nothing too complex about this one but its just a really decent, well balanced pour. And its only around $17. The EWB is a bargain too, but for just a bit more money, I find this one has more flavor and a better balance.

Haven't tried the EWBIB white label yet but it would be interesting to compare.

[squire]

$17.00 for a 750 is about a 30% increase over what we have to pay locally.

[393foureyedfox]

the BIB is much better..........

[Merrymash Monk]

the BIB is much better..........

[squire]

Not it isn't, back in the days before single barrels and small batches the 10 year old 1783 was Parker Beam's favorite.

[tmckenzie]

Not it isn't, back in the days before single barrels and small batches the 10 year old 1783 was Parker Beam's favorite.

In the mid 90s when I started drinking, you had to go to Florida to get 1783, Alabama did not stock it. And boy was that stuff a treat. And it stayed good, up until they changed the label up. I always say, a whiskey changes when the label changes.

[Merrymash Monk]

In the mid 90s when I started drinking, you had to go to Florida to get 1783, Alabama did not stock it. And boy was that stuff a treat. And it stayed good, up until they changed the label up. I always say, a whiskey changes when the label changes.

I used to drink EWB when it had a 7 year statement on the label. EW 1783 didn't seem to be around here then, but from what I've read, it too had an age statement- of 10 years. So yeah, it could well be that when they change a label and/or take away an age statement, the whiskey changes. And its not usually for the better.

But I guess since I didn't taste the 1783 back then I don't know what I'm missing. Ignorance is bliss in this case. For a no frills classic bourbon profile- which seems to be what this pour is all about- I think it hits all the right marks. Its kind of upper bottom shelf stuff IMHO. Well I suppose that makes it a decent middle shelfer.:cool:

Edited December 13, 2013 by Merrymash Monk

[Grain Belt]

1783 has come to the shelves in MN in just the last six months. I really enjoy it. I picked up a 1.75 for $25 and am pleased with it. I like it on the rocks and will try a Manhattan with it soon.