Is Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label a Hidden Heaven Hill Gem?

On this week’s Bourbon Bytes Podcast, we’re covering some of the biggest whiskey news stories of the week before diving into a cult-favorite bourbon review. Topics include: 🥃 Remus Experimental Series Wheat Whiskey 🥃 Maker’s Mark 2026 Wood Finishing Series 🥃 Heaven Hill’s Deatsville campus release Then for this week’s Byte-Sized Review, I’m tasting Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label Bourbon, a Heaven Hill export that’s become a favorite among bourbon fans. Often only available in Japan, this bottle has developed a reputation for delivering well-aged bourbon at a surprisingly reasonable price. Does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Whiskey News + Today’s Review 01:14 Remus Experimental Series Wheat Whiskey 03:13 Maker’s Mark "The Steward's Release" 2026 Wood Finishing Series 06:31 Heaven Hill Deatsville Bourbon Release 09:22 Byte-Sized Review – Evan Williams 12 Year Red Label 17:58 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up