Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Whiskey
Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Whiskey is a small batch Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Named for the year Evan Williams founded Kentucky's first commercial distillery, this expression is batched from 300 barrels or fewer aged 6 to 8 years, delivering an aged, full-flavored bourbon at a price that still feels like a secret.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 6–8 years (no age statement)
- Origin: Kentucky, USA
- Production: Small batch; 78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye mash bill
A Small Batch Homage to 1783
When Evan Williams set up his stills on the Ohio River banks in 1783, he could not have known his name would grace one of the world's best-selling bourbons. Heaven Hill's 1783 expression honors that legacy with older, more carefully selected stock than the standard Black Label: each batch draws from a few hundred barrels at most, matured 6 to 8 years in new charred American oak. The relaunch returned the proof to its original 90, giving the whiskey noticeably more body. For shoppers comparing everyday bourbon whiskey options, 1783 sits in the sweet spot — genuinely aged, richer than its proof would suggest, and consistently named among the best values in the category.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with oaky vanilla, caramel, and brown butter, with cinnamon sugar and a whisper of floral sweetness. The palate is semi-sweet: honey and caramel up front, then brown sugar, nutmeg, and a gentle rye spice through the mid-palate. The finish is warm and medium-long, lean and off-dry with lingering oak tannins and honeyed warmth — easy to return to without palate fatigue.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat or over one large ice cube to let the caramel and spice open up. At 90 proof it carries its flavors confidently into cocktails — it makes an Old Fashioned or Manhattan with real depth, and holds its own in a simple bourbon and soda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the "1783" on the bottle mean? It honors 1783, the year Evan Williams reportedly founded Kentucky's first commercial distillery along the Ohio River in Louisville.
How is 1783 different from regular Evan Williams Black Label? The 1783 expression is a small batch selection from older barrels — 6 to 8 years old versus the younger Black Label blend — and is bottled at a higher 90 proof.
What proof is Evan Williams 1783? It is bottled at 90 proof, which equals 45% ABV. The proof was raised from 86 to 90 during the brand's relaunch.
Order a bottle of Evan Williams 1783 Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor and have a genuinely aged small batch bourbon delivered right to your door in San Diego, CA.
