91 / 100 Whisky Advocate Show Non Vintage Tasted: Jun 2020 Delightfully rich on the nose, with grape jelly, raspberries, Raisinets, buttered pecans, toffee, dark chocolate, baking spice, leather, and the old oak smell of a rickhouse. Chewy and viscous, the palate shows excellent consistency, balancing raisins, Concord grape jelly, baking spice, and dark chocolate with coffee bean, cola, and lush oak. A lengthy and elegant finish highlights mocha, grape skins, cinnamon, black pepper, and rich oak. Best Value About Whisky Advocate 91 / 100 Whisky Advocate Non Vintage Tasted: Jun 2020 Delightfully rich on the nose, with grape jelly, raspberries, Raisinets, buttered pecans, toffee, dark chocolate, baking spice, leather, and the old oak smell of a rickhouse. Chewy and viscous, the palate shows excellent consistency, balancing raisins, Concord grape jelly, baking spice, and dark chocolate with coffee bean, cola, and lush oak. A lengthy and elegant finish highlights mocha, grape skins, cinnamon, black pepper, and rich oak. Best Value About Whisky Advocate Find a Liquor Barn store close to you!Search for store features including a deli, tasting schedule, events, or a growler bar. FIND A STORE DOWNLOAD APP
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TRANSPORTED FROM Established in 1860, Early Times is a true American brand. From our rich heritage we have unearthed bourbon inspiration to create a legacy expression that pays homage to Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon from 75 years ago. This true old-style Kentucky bourbon honors the high standard of historic bourbon-making set forth by the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act. READ THE STORY REVIEWS & ACCOLADESHuffPost“… Early Times is one of the best bargains in bottled-in-bond … A throwback to Early Times’ 1940s-era B-in-B, this is a first-rate bourbon at a cut-rate price.” by: huffingtonpost.com Tastings92 Points; Gold Medal Exceptional; Best Buy by: tastings.com The Whiskey Jug“The Early Times Bottled In Bond delivers like a quintessential bourbon. It hits all the notes and leaves you wanting another glass without being overbearing. I’m seriously digging on this…” by: thewhiskeyjug.com Is Early Times bottled in bond discontinued?However, by 1983 Early Times Bottled-in-Bond was discontinued and replaced by a less beloved blended whiskey as a cost-cutting measure during the industry's infamous economic downturn of the 70s and 80s.
Is bottledBartenders are fans of bonded whiskeys because the bold, concentrated flavor of the higher-proof spirit stands up well to mixers in cocktails, and their low price compared to fancier aged sipping whiskeys means they're great for the bottom line, too.
What was the first bottledOld Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Old Forester is the first to bottle bourbon, with its 1870 whiskey comprising bourbon from three distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood and Atherton, then bottled at 90 proof.
How long is bottledThe spirit must be produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery (e.g., spring, from January until June; or fall, from July until December. The spirit must mature in a U.S. bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years. The aged spirit must be bottled at 50% ABV.
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