Evan Williams Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Evan Williams Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey is a 100 proof (50% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon, aged at least 4 years, sold in a 750mL bottle — order it online today from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. It follows the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 to the letter: one distillation season, one distillery, government-supervised aging, and exactly 100 proof in the bottle. No proof games, no shortcuts — just bold, honest bourbon at one of the fairest prices in the category.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: At least 4 years
- Origin: Kentucky, USA
- Production: Single distillation season; 78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye mash bill
The Bonded White Label Standard
Known affectionately as the White Label, the Evan Williams Bottled in Bond has built a devoted following among bartenders and value hunters — including being singled out by whiskey writers as one of the most underrated pours on the shelf. The Bottled-in-Bond designation is a federal guarantee of authenticity: this bourbon was distilled in a single season at one distillery, rested at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Among bourbon whiskey selections, it is the classic proof-upgrade pick — more spice, more structure, and more cocktail muscle than the standard bottling.
Tasting Notes
Bright caramel and vanilla on the nose, layered with toasted oak, barley sweetness, and a hint of citrus zest. The palate brings brown sugar and caramel with cinnamon and black pepper spice building through the middle. The finish is warm, long, and dry, with lingering spice and oak tannins — fuller and more assertive than the lower-proof Evan Williams expressions.
How to Enjoy
Try it neat first — 100 proof bonded bourbons are meant to be tasted at full strength — then add a drop of water if you like. Over ice it opens into vanilla and caramel. Behind the bar, it is a standout base for an Old Fashioned, a bold Manhattan, or a Whiskey Sour that needs backbone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Bottled in Bond" mean? It means the whiskey was made in one distillation season at one distillery, aged at least four years in a federally supervised warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof — the standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.
How old is Evan Williams Bottled in Bond? It carries no age statement, but the Bonded-in-Bond rules require it to be at least 4 years old.
Is it good for cocktails? Yes — the full 100 proof and bold spice profile make it one of the best-value cocktail bourbons on the market, especially for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
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