Evan Williams 250 commemorative edition single barrel 750ml

This is a bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage America 250 Commemorative Edition. Released in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, this limited-edition bourbon represents a significant elevation of the brand’s classic single-barrel program.
Bottle Design and Packaging
The bottle features eye-catching patriotic design elements, including a distinctive bright blue wax-dipped cap and decorative seal. A commemorative hang tag is affixed to the neck, and the label prominently displays the Statue of Liberty alongside the “America’s 250” branding, creating an instantly recognizable celebratory presentation. The vintage dating and barrel number appear on the front label, maintaining the transparency of the single-barrel line.
Production and Selection
Heaven Hill’s master distiller hand-selected just 250 individual barrels for this release, bottling each barrel separately rather than batching them. This commemorative expression is bottled at 117.76 proof (58.88% ABV)—a deliberate reference to 1776 and significantly higher than the standard Evan Williams Single Barrel, which is typically bottled around 86.6 proof. The bourbon uses Heaven Hill’s renowned 78% corn, 12% rye, and 10% malted barley mashbill and is aged 7–9 years.
Tasting Profile
The higher proof delivers a concentrated, full-bodied experience with rich notes of dark caramel, vanilla bean, and toasted oak on the nose. The palate showcases brown sugar, honeyed corn sweetness, warm baking spices, and charred oak layered with subtle dark fruit and crisp apple flavors. The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak spice, cocoa, and sweet vanilla.