Evan Williams

Evan Williams is Heaven Hill Distillery’s flagship bourbon — named after Evan Williams, who established Kentucky’s first commercial distillery in 1783 on the banks of the Ohio River. Produced at the Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Evan Williams is one of the best-selling bourbon brands in the United States, built on consistent quality and exceptional value.

The Evan Williams Lineup

Evan Williams Black Label — The flagship expression at 86 proof. Smooth, approachable, and versatile — caramel, oak, and light vanilla with a clean finish. One of the best value bourbons in the market for everyday use and cocktails. Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond (White Label) — 100 proof, meeting all four Bottled-in-Bond requirements: single distillery, single season, federally bonded warehouse, minimum 4 years aging. Significantly more character than the standard expression at a modest price premium. One of the best value Bottled-in-Bond bourbons available. Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage — Selected from individual barrels aged 8–10 years, each labeled with the vintage year of distillation. A genuine single barrel program at a price point that makes it one of the most accessible premium bourbon expressions. Evan Williams 1783 — Named for the year of Evan Williams’ original distillery. A small batch expression at 90 proof with more complexity than the standard Black Label. Evan Williams Honey, Cherry, and Peach — Flavored expressions for cocktails and mixed drinks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan Williams good bourbon?

The Bottled-in-Bond expression in particular is consistently cited by bourbon experts as one of the best quality-to-price ratios in the entire category. At 100 proof with a minimum 4-year age, it outperforms many bourbons at twice the price. Heaven Hill has decades of aging expertise and the Evan Williams program benefits directly from it.

What is the difference between Evan Williams Black Label and Bottled-in-Bond?

Black Label is 86 proof, lighter and intended for everyday cocktail use. The Bottled-in-Bond (white label) is 100 proof, meets strict federal production standards, and has substantially more flavor concentration and complexity. For sipping or spirit-forward cocktails, the Bottled-in-Bond is the better choice.

What is Evan Williams Single Barrel?

A vintage-dated single barrel bourbon aged 8–10 years, each bottle labeled with the specific distillation year. A genuine single barrel program from Heaven Hill — one of the most accessible premium single barrel bourbons available at any price point.