Evan Williams Bottled in Bond — Inner Stave French Oak Medium Toast Maple Enhanced Seasoning Finish
100 proof
4+ years
Bourbon
Heaven Hill
Nose
Pronounced maple aroma that jumps immediately upon opening the bottle. The maple softens when poured into the glass, revealing a more subtle, balanced woody character with hints of cognac-like qualities.
Palate
Added sweetness from both maple influence and wood sugars from the toasted oak. Slightly cognac-like feel with a smoothness that takes away roughness from the base spirit. All the flavor impact is up-front on the palate with potential for development over time.
Finish
Smooth, with the maple and oak influence dominating early impressions.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
An elevated expression that demonstrates the transformative power of secondary oak finishing, delivering professional-quality maple and oak complexity in just 11 days of contact.
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Perfection
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