1794 travel record disputes the 1783 dating
- When
- May 1794
- Where
- Journey from London to Philadelphia
A critic argued that a record of Williams traveling from London to Philadelphia in May 1794 disproves the 1783 date, meaning he could only have begun distilling substantially later.
The 1783 founding date is contested. According to the sources, a critic pointed to a record of Williams traveling from London to Philadelphia in May 1794 as disproving the traditional dating, since it shows Williams could only have begun his distillery substantially later than 1783. This objection directly challenges the "Since 1783" heritage promoted on the brand's labels.
Sources
- Evan Williams (bourbon) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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