fogfrog Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I went to a local liquor store and they had the Evan Williams 1783 for under twenty bucks for 1.75L bottle. Now the BIB EW White was more than that... and as far as I know, not aged.... The 1783 also does not have an age statement. I am curious about the 1783, if it is better than the black or the white...... I just might buy it to check it out... Anyone tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 The EW 1783 1 year ago was a 10 YO bourbon. It, along with many other bourbons, have dropped the age statement. In general this is due to the current shortage of older bourbon. My suggestion - so if you can't find a bottle of the 1783 with 10 YO on the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 If you do a search for "asparagus" you will find quite a few references to 1783. Personally I like asparagus and am disappointed that I do not feel the same about 1783. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogfrog Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Since a half gallon of 1783 is the same price as a half gallon of EW Black, which do you think tastes better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 neat,1783on the rocks, EW Black Label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightBoston Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I always associate my bottle of EW1783 (10 yo age statement) with "corn husk" -- not the mint/menthol of the black label. (Asparagus? I'll have to try it again tonight!)EW7 (I stocked up when the age statement disappeared) is my "sorry-I-don't-keep-any-Jack" pour for Jack Daniel's drinkers who visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 At 12$ + tax this has been the cheapest bourbon I have bought to date and I definitely give it a thumbs up. I don't taste any asparugus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felthove Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I too think this is a tasty bourbon with some character and complexity. I haven't picked up asparagus in my bottle. I'll be buying another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texascarl Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Not available here, I've wanted to give this a try since I read the good review in Wine Enthusiast. Pacault called it 'the best bargain in spirits' at the time of the review, years ago. Non 10-year may not still qualify, but it's still good enough to remain on my 'seek and destroy' list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I liked it when it was still 10 y/o. Haven't had any of the new stuff and probably won't because PA discontinued it.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I don't taste any asparugus.I like asparagus, but not with or in my bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I like asparagus, but not with or in my bourbon.I agree. The same goes for catfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigthom Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Not even bourbon smoked catfish from the Seelbach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Not even bourbon smoked catfish from the Seelbach?Thats looks good and I think I will like having bourbon in a lot of recipes or along side foods. I don't think I would like it as a tasting note IN the bourbon. But never say never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 The following are my notes for Evan Williams 1783:Appearance- rich dark goldNose- paint thinner, molasses, brown sugar Palate- medium body, chewy and sweet Finish- clean, sweet finishComments- Good, though unremarkable. Definitely a quality pour at this price point ($11). Best value in bourbon? Currently, I award that moniker to Old Weller Antique. However, my quest for the Best Value Bourbon (BVB) is in process. Blessings,mathews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAspirit1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have yet to detect any paint thinner on the nose or asparugus anywhere in this bourbon. The nose is what initially won me over. I sort of got a red pop with vanilla ice cream float smell. I did start to detect a mustiness at some point in the nose and taste and now I find it has a bitterness throughout. Its not bad and there are good flavors there but it is not an every day drinker for me. I may open it two months from now and think something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I like this one, it was always worth more than its price. I don't buy it anymore since the age statement was dropped making it less special than it was and I prefer to invest in higher proof bottlings. Regards,Squire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I have a bottle... I have yet to be impressed by this. Many of rave reviews, but it seems to fall short for the price to me... I'd rather have the centennial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcatdon Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Any one had this one yet? It's not expensive but I thought I might try it...Is it 1783 or 1873? Now I cant remember...Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Any one had this one yet? It's not expensive but I thought I might try it...Is it 1783 or 1873? Now I cant remember...Thanks..1783It became an NAS a while back (had been 10yo).I bought a bottle of the NAS a couple of months ago, and wasn't impressed. We've been using it as a bourbon-and-coke bourbon.I'm sorry to say I never tried the 10yo.CAUTION: the NAS has a "10" prominently displayed on the label. Read the fine print - it will say "Number 10 Brand".The 10 year old version read "10 Years Old" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felthove Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I bought a bottle recently and really liked it. If I could find it locally again I'd buy more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleblank Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It's been discussed here a lot. A search might turn up various threads on it. It seems to put people in two camps....its a love it or hate it bourbon w/o many in the middle. A unique flavor in the HH family. I recall it taking the HH mentholyptus flavors to the max.Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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