tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post693829659968925949..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Whiskey Wednesday: Evan Williams Single Barrelskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-36742652599674194902011-05-06T06:56:14.836-07:002011-05-06T06:56:14.836-07:00I have never found an EWSB that I felt was better ...I have never found an EWSB that I felt was better than average bourbon with most being only fair to my palate. I find the EW BIB a far better whiskey for half the price.Reidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-71542269286399774892011-04-26T20:23:56.792-07:002011-04-26T20:23:56.792-07:00I am one of those guys that loves this release eac...I am one of those guys that loves this release each year and looks forward to it. The 1994-1996 I felt were all what I'd consider "excellent" bourbons. It would be ridiculous of me to give them any sort of rating considering I've not had them in some time, but the 1994 and 1995 I'd say would approach 9.0 territory on my scale.<br /><br />However, few whiskeys in a consecutive 3 year chunks (94-96 vs 97-99) have been more different. We agree there. The 97 and 98 were really average whiskeys. I wouldn't call them bad, just very average.<br /><br />I found the 2000 release probably the best sub $30 whiskey on the planet. A more balanced whiskey I have trouble recalling in the last year. I've picked up 2-3 bottles for safe keeping. The 2001 is excellent as well but in a totally different way: much bolder, stickier, richer, and spicier.<br /><br />Obviously this underscores the subjective nature of tasting whiskey.Jason Pylehttp://sourmashmanifesto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-83490264656979719972011-04-26T19:08:17.008-07:002011-04-26T19:08:17.008-07:00Damn, and I just bought a Binny's selection fr...Damn, and I just bought a Binny's selection from this year's harvest. May have to let you know how it turns out once I decide to crack it.<br /><br />Interesting overview, nonetheless.sam knoreply@blogger.com