Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon is the kind of ‘honest’ spirit that has maintained an attention to detail that is proven throughout this whiskey. The nose is filled with chunky, caramelized maple, clean molasses, dates, all kinds of roasted oily nuts, vanilla, leather and a vivacious spice back drop that includes (but is not limited to) cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. The flavors follow to include dark wood tones, oily nuts, brown bananas and spice with more dried fruits—like apple, dates and plums. The finish is warming and displays intricate details from the wood spice, showing also brown bread crust with roasted nut butter and vanilla cream that lingers to diffuse into a flavorsome contemplation. This is a gem to drink. Grab a glass and enjoy this whiskey neat, with a splash of water, on ice or in a spirit forward cocktail—however you have your bourbon.