As you know if you read this blog around the holidays, I love egg nog. I drink store bought egg nog and I make my own. One thing I have not generally done is buy premixed egg nogs, as they are usually sickly sweet and full of low quality booze. However, this year we are lucky enough to have Evan Williams egg nog on the market in California.Evan Williams is a popular Bourbon from the Heaven Hill distillery. I've heard raves about their egg nog for years but until this year, I had never seen it for sale in California. Now, at last, it's showing up at reputable Southern California spirits stores like Wine & Liquor Depot in Van Nuys and Hi Time Wine in Cosa Mesa for a very affordable $7 per bottle.
The Evan Williams nog is premixed egg nog that includes Bourbon, blended whiskey, rum and brandy. It is a pale yellow in color and has a good, creamy texture. The nog is rich and very balanced. It's sweet without being cloyingly so with just a hint of nutmeg. There is a definite dairy flavor that comes through as well.
The booze gives it a nice kick but it's not overwhelming (It weighs in at 15% alcohol). This is definitely the best of the pre-mixed nogs I've tried and the price is right. Popping open a bottle is a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Sku,
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Please keep up the good work. Question. Do you recall a holiday booze that contained rum and whiskey? I thought it was called Tom and Jerry and came out around the holidays. Thanks again!
The Tom and Jerry is indeed a rum and brandy drink popular in the winter. There may well be pre-mixed versions available for it, but it's not something I've ever looked for.
ReplyDeleteI had some in Florida it was great. Does anyone know where it can be purchased in the state od Delaware?
ReplyDeleteOur family loves your eggnog, it is by far the very best on the market and a great price, Happy Holidays and never stop making this great eggnog. We make it a tradition. xo
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What is the "shelf life" of Evan Willams Eggnog? I have an unopened bottle from Dec. 2010 and has not been refrigerated. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThe new label says "New Look same Rich Creamy Taste," not true; the rich and creamy taste is gone.
ReplyDeleteI have been drinking this since 2009; this year is like a LITE version.
We are in 2016 ,and I found this drink in Dec 2015, I had to find it again ,love it. I bought 5 bottles to keep during the year of 2016. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNever tried any Eggnog before this XMAS, homemade or pre-mixed. Someone gave me a small glass and it was a little thick for me, so I added a little coffee liquer (Kapali brand) to loosen it up. It was absolutely delicious. Now I am hooked and want to buy me some to have for New Years. I do not usually do pre-mixed anything, but Evan Williams, this is a great drink.
ReplyDeleteWhere is the expiration date location on a bottle of Evan Williams eggnog?
ReplyDeleteIt has No exp.date
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