Here we have it! Bourbon aficionados will know that it's extremely rare to find an age-stated whiskey from Evan Williams, and that's what makes the 12 Year Old "Red Label" such a discovery. Bottled at 101 proof, it's an amped up version of everything the EW devotees love about this brand. The nose is dominated by classic tones of maple and brown sugar with a little bit of praline and toffee to take things even further into opulence. The rich palate conveys honeyed almonds, butterscotch, candied orange peel, and hints of fresh tobacco leaf. At this proof, there is heat to this dram, but the overall intensity of the profile more than stands up to the heat. This is a bottling that any fan of Heaven Hill should have behind their bar, in their cabinet, or stashed away for special friends or special occasions.