Evan Williams Straight Bourbon 12 Year 101 Proof Japanese Edition Whiskey
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Evan Williams 12 Year 101 Proof is Heaven Hill's cult-favorite export bourbon, produced almost exclusively for the Japanese market and rarely seen on American shelves. For years the only place to buy it stateside was the Evan Williams Experience in Louisville, making this red-label bottling one of the most sought-after "grail" value bourbons among collectors.
Aged a full 12 years and bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) from Heaven Hill's classic 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley mash bill, it delivers deep, mature oak character with the bold richness only extra age and proof can bring — a dramatic step up from the standard Evan Williams lineup.
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Bottle details
| Type | Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Evan Williams |
| Producer | Heaven Hill Distillery |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Age | 12 years |
| Strength | 50.5% ABV (101 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | corn-dominant mash bill (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley) |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is Heaven Hill's export take on Evan Williams: a Kentucky straight bourbon aged a full 12 years and bottled at 101 proof, made almost exclusively for the Japanese market. Collectors know the red label as a grail value bourbon, and the liquid explains the reputation. The nose opens with rich caramel and vanilla over seasoned oak, with dark cherry, brown sugar and a hint of leather. On the palate, full-bodied toffee and baking spice give way to charred oak, cinnamon, stewed fruit and a touch of tobacco, before a long, warming finish of oak spice and dark chocolate. Built on Heaven Hill's classic 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley mash bill, it shows what extra age and proof do to a familiar profile. It suits the collector filling a gap on the shelf as much as the bourbon drinker curious how far Evan Williams can go. We carry it because it is a genuinely different expression of a house style many people think they already know.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate tart — The dark chocolate on the finish and the brown sugar on the nose echo a bittersweet dessert beautifully.
- Grilled ribeye steak — Charred oak, leather and a touch of tobacco stand up to the savory char of a well-seared steak.
- Collector's bourbon tasting night — Poured alongside other Evan Williams bottlings, its 12 years and 101 proof show how much depth extra age brings to a familiar mash bill.
Questions about this bottle
Why is it called the Japanese Edition?
Why is it called the Japanese Edition?
Heaven Hill produces this 12 Year 101 Proof bottling almost exclusively for the Japanese market. For years, the only place to buy it in the United States was the Evan Williams Experience in Louisville, which helped build its following among American collectors.
How does it differ from the standard Evan Williams lineup?
How does it differ from the standard Evan Williams lineup?
It carries a full 12-year age statement and is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), which gives it deeper, more mature oak character and bolder richness. The producer's description calls it a dramatic step up from the standard Evan Williams range.
What is the mash bill?
What is the mash bill?
It uses Heaven Hill's classic corn-dominant mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. The high corn share supports the caramel, vanilla and toffee notes, while the rye contributes to the baking spice and cinnamon on the palate.
What does it taste like and how should I drink it?
What does it taste like and how should I drink it?
Expect caramel, vanilla, dark cherry and leather on the nose, then toffee, baking spice, charred oak and stewed fruit, finishing long with oak spice and dark chocolate. Try it neat or with a few drops of water. It also makes a standout Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
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