Evan Williams Black is primarily crafted from bourbons aged five to seven years and is bottled at 86 proof (43% abv), distinguishing it from Jim Beam White which typically uses four to six-year expressions and is bottled at 80 proof. Its hue resembles a light amber, akin to coppery honey. The aroma offers sweet corn notes with hints of citrus, vanilla, and a touch of rye spice cinnamon. On the palate, it presents a balanced texture, not overly thick or thin. The taste opens with pronounced oak, layered with corn-to-citrus sweetness, followed by a subtle rye spice and oak mid-palate. The finish is gently sweet, warming, and of moderate length.