Episode 59: Evan Williams Black Label

Episode 59 features Evan Williams Black Label, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The bottle for the tasting is 750mL at 43% ABV, or 86 proof and sells for about $12.Enjoy this episode with a pour of Evan Williams neat, or on the rocks.Evan William's official website: https://evanwilliams.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1783 - Evan Williams, the man, starts a commercial distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, claimed to be the first to do so1935 - Heaven Hill Distillery is started by some distillers and an outside group of investors1957 - Heaven Hill introduces the Evan Williams brand, paying homage to Kentucky's first distiller2003 - The 7 year age statement on Even Williams Black Label is dropped2004 - The proof is reduced from 90 to 86 on Black Label 2019 - Sales reach 2.3 million 9-liter equivalent cases, making Evan Williams the second most popular bourbon worldwide Key Cocktails:Evan Williams Black Label is fine on its own, but does mix well. On hot days, try a Mint Julep:Mint Julep:1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar 2 oz. Evan Williams Black Label2 teaspoons Water4 Mint LeavesMuddle the mint, sugar and water together in a collins or double rocks glass. Add the bourbon, then fill the glass with crushed ice. Stir and garnish with a mint sprig.References:Heaven Hill Distillery listing for Evan WilliamsThe Whiskey Jug listing on Evan WilliamsThe Spirits Business Sales FiguresYouTube History of Heaven HillYouTube Tasting so Black Label by Parker BeamWikipedia Article on Evan WilliamsVine Pair Article on Evan WilliamsContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur