Evan Williams 1998

Mark C · 10-31-2008, 02:39 PM

I found myself in a liquor store today looking for rum. They didn't have anything worth buying, so I wandered over to the bourbon section. The only bourbon I've had (aside from Jim Beam) was Booker's, that I found at this same store for ~$15 below MSRP.

Today I saw a lonely bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel 1998. The price tag was hand-written, so I guessed a sale. Went home with their last bottle for $25. Looks like the going rate is ~$30 online, so I'm happy.

So, is this stuff any good? Decent match for a good stogie?

Volt · 10-31-2008, 03:29 PM

Evan Williams Single Barrel 10 year old is my #1 bourbon. Used to be $20 a bottle, the price has been going crazy as it's getting real popular. It's starting to match Makers in cost or more around here.

groogs · 10-31-2008, 09:46 PM

For the price I think Evan Williams 10year is Great. It can still be had in my area for $25.

Scottw · 10-31-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Evan Williams Single Barrel 10 year old is my #1 bourbon. Used to be $20 a bottle, the price has been going crazy as it's getting real popular. It's starting to match Makers in cost or more around here.

I agree, this along with Eagle Rare is my favorite. I'm sure the '98 is great as well. I enjoy these with a Habano or Sumatra wrapped stick. I find that both lend themselves to a velvety smoke that's accentuated by the smooth smoky, oakiness of the bourbon.

11-03-2008, 05:45 PM

The Evan Williams 10 Year and Booker's are my two favorite bourbons and for completely different reasons.

10-31-2008, 03:29 PM	#2
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Evan Williams 1998 Evan Williams Single Barrel 10 year old is my #1 bourbon. Used to be $20 a bottle, the price has been going crazy as it's getting real popular. It's starting to match Makers in cost or more around here. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

10-31-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Evan Williams 1998 For the price I think Evan Williams 10year is Great. It can still be had in my area for $25.

11-03-2008, 05:45 PM	#5
MithShrike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Evan Williams 1998 The Evan Williams 10 Year and Booker's are my two favorite bourbons and for completely different reasons.

10-31-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Evan Williams 1998 I found myself in a liquor store today looking for rum. They didn't have anything worth buying, so I wandered over to the bourbon section. The only bourbon I've had (aside from Jim Beam) was Booker's, that I found at this same store for ~$15 below MSRP. Today I saw a lonely bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel 1998. The price tag was hand-written, so I guessed a sale. Went home with their last bottle for $25. Looks like the going rate is ~$30 online, so I'm happy. So, is this stuff any good? Decent match for a good stogie?