Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch America 250 Commemorative Edition Bourbon Whiskey
Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch America 250 Commemorative Edition Bourbon Whiskey is a limited, officially licensed America250 release of Heaven Hill's extra-aged Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey — the same 90-proof 1783 Small Batch, dressed for the United States Semiquincentennial in a navy capsule and a Statue of Liberty label. The name reaches back to 1783, the year Evan Williams founded Kentucky's first distillery on the banks of the Ohio River and the year American independence was formalized — a fitting bottle to raise for the nation's 250th anniversary. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Small Batch
- Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery, Kentucky
- Edition: America 250 Commemorative Edition (officially licensed)
- Aging: Extra aged in white oak; small batches drawn from select barrels aged roughly 6–8 years
The Story
Evan Williams began distilling in Louisville in 1783 and is remembered as Kentucky's first licensed distiller — his surname has been on a bottle ever since. The 1783 Small Batch honors that founding year: Heaven Hill pulls a limited run of barrels, each extra aged in white oak, and blends them in small batches for a richer, smoother take on the flagship bourbon. For America's 250th birthday, Evan Williams — the world's #1 American-owned bourbon and an officially licensed America250 partner — re-dressed the bottle in red, white, and blue with Lady Liberty on the label. The commemorative program also supports Folds of Honor, funding educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Compare it with the classic bottle of Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch in our bourbon collection.
Tasting Notes
Caramel and vanilla lead, layered with toasted oak, brown sugar, and a warm thread of cinnamon and baking spice. The extra aging in white oak gives it a rounder, fuller body than the standard black label, and the finish is smooth and gently sweet with lingering oak — an easy sipper that still stands up in a cocktail.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat or over a large cube to mark the occasion, or let it anchor an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. It is a natural centerpiece for Fourth of July gatherings and a keepsake bottle for bourbon collectors — pour the whiskey, keep the bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the America 250 edition the same whiskey as regular Evan Williams 1783?
Yes — it is the same 90-proof 1783 Small Batch Kentucky straight bourbon, extra aged in white oak. The difference is the limited commemorative packaging created for the United States' 250th anniversary.
What is the proof of Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch?
It is bottled at 90 proof, which is 45% ABV.
Why is it called 1783?
1783 is the year Evan Williams founded Kentucky's first distillery — the same year the United States formalized its independence at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Is the America 250 bottle a limited edition?
Yes. The America250 commemorative releases were produced for the Semiquincentennial celebration and will not be a permanent part of the lineup.
Order Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch America 250 Commemorative Edition Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego — raise a glass to 250 years.