Evan Williams Single Barrel 2002

Very straightforward and unassuming. Its greatest assets are its balance and drinkability rather than its flavors. Lovely sweet notes (caramel vanilla) orchard fruit golden raisin and spice (cinnamon nutmeg dusting of cocoa) leading to a smooth finish. Not the most distinctive or complex of the single barrel releases but just a joy to drink. In fact this is almost too drinkable. It’s a whiskey I feel would show better at a higher strength (say 45% or even 50%).