Is Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label a Hidden Heaven Hill Gem?

from Bourbon Bytes Podcast · host Clifton McDaniel | Bourbon Bytes

On this week’s Bourbon Bytes Podcast, we’re covering some of the biggest whiskey news stories of the week before diving into a cult-favorite bourbon review. Topics include: 🥃 Remus Experimental Series Wheat Whiskey 🥃 Maker’s Mark 2026 Wood Finishing Series 🥃 Heaven Hill’s Deatsville campus release Then for this week’s Byte-Sized Review, I’m tasting Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label Bourbon, a Heaven Hill export that’s become a favorite among bourbon fans. Often only available in Japan, this bottle has developed a reputation for delivering well-aged bourbon at a surprisingly reasonable price. Does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out. Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Whiskey News + Today’s Review 01:14 Remus Experimental Series Wheat Whiskey 03:13 Maker’s Mark "The Steward's Release" 2026 Wood Finishing Series 06:31 Heaven Hill Deatsville Bourbon Release 09:22 Byte-Sized Review – Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label 17:58 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

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In this episode of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, Clifton covers several new whiskey releases including Remus Experimental Series Wheat Whiskey, Maker’s Mark’s 2026 Wood Finishing Series, and Heaven Hill’s Deatsville campus release. The episode concludes with a Byte-Sized Review of Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label Bourbon, a Heaven Hill export favorite known for delivering well-aged bourbon at an approachable price.