Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Aroma - typical main players here… the caramel, vanilla, very faint hint of oak. There is slight bright fruit note here and some citrus to round it out and create a nice balance. As it opens, potpourri notes start to come forward. For $25 this is really nice. Taste - Follows the nose, just everything is dialed back and turned down a notch but the citrus is more evident. More of an orange creamsicle note which I really enjoy. Overall - Drinks a little hotter than 100 proof to be honest (but only very slightly!.. Like around the 105-110 range) Finish is lacking and slightly drying (as expected)… But for the price, I think the value is well above average. The nose particularly is really nice and I would have never had guessed that this was a $25 bottle for a liter. Definitely something I think most should try and keep on hand.

I went inside of my local store to get EW BiB, and what did I see! That's right, Early Times BiB, and since I've never had it, and could'nt argue with the price I felt it was only right to buy. The nose starts off soft and very inviting, with sweet dried fruit notes (think pineapple, and oranges) then leading to soft light wood, whiffs of grain (similar to oatmeal). On the palate I was immediately greeted with heat that fades away, making for an easy sip. I can taste the classic bourbon notes of caramel, light brown sugar, and candy corn. For this to be 100 proof, it sure does not drink like it. I enjoyed this in a Glencairn glass... Neat of course, but I'm sure a block of ice will open this up even more. All in all, it's a great buy at 25 bucks, especially with the price increases that have occured.

Damn you Brown Foreman! When they sold the brand to Sazerac, I was a bit nervous this bottom shelf gem would not live up to the precedent. When I finished my last bottle, I didnt rush out to buy another. I saw it on sale recently, so took the plunge. Wow, this whiskey sucks! Nose is light turpentine and a lot of Elmers glue. Palate is the same to the point I spit it out.Not only way young, but bad profile to boot. Trying to see if it's useable as a mixer. I keep adding more and more ginger ale (Vernors, best ginger ale ever), but not masking the bad whiskey. I think i'm going to have to toss this. I won't drink it and if i serve it in cocktails, friends will not come back. Sazerac, why buy the name if you are just goung to kill it? Your name can't overcome this shit, even to the BT Youth.

Sugary sweet, savory, and buttery. Brown sugar, molasses, warm caramel/sweet corn, honey, ripe fruit, oxidized wine, hints of vanilla, cherry coca-cola with hints of vanilla, cream soda, vanilla root beer candy, oak, spicy pepper and baking spices, burnt corn kernals, butternut squash, fire smoke/fresh oak woodiness, plantain chips, flowers and strong grassy/earthy/yeasty undertones. A High-quality delicious dessert budget bourbon. Update: After opening bottle, less earthy and grassy notes, more sugary sweetness, spice and more plantain chips on the aftertaste. Update 2 : More vanilla and wine notes come in after the bottle has been opened for some time. Water brings out more sweetness, vanilla/caramel and spice.

Caramel, vanilla, musty oak, raisin, rum scents bordering on rubber; vanilla and barrel spices, fig, and oak, rich sweetness fades This might be my favorite bottom shelf bottle. It feels richer than the other bourbons in its class. It has a rum-esque vibe to the nose. I dont actually like rum but when bourbon has rum notes I love it. There is a decent amount of oak for something i assume is around 4 yrs old. This one really hits all the right notes for me, and none of the wrong ones.

NEAT NOSE - Reminiscent of a cherry coke on the nose with hints of vanilla and caramel. PALATE - Light on the palate. Thin mouthfeel. Notes of caramel and vanilla. FINISH - Short, but pleasant. BUY? - Yes. For the price, its worth picking up and guving a try. BUY AGAIN?? - I would buy this again. I don’t have the black top but if I’m lucky enough to ever find one, I plan on getting one to see the difference between the two that I’ve heard about.