Tastes
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Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 16, 2021 (edited December 2, 2021)At $24/liter this has become the daily in our house outpacing the usual suspects: Wild Turkey 101, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace, Old Forester 100, Old Gran-Dad BiB, Rittenhouse, and pretty much any sub-$40 bourbon/rye. However, I'm not too optimistic about what will happen once Sazerac runs out of OF distillate.24.0 USD per Bottle -
It's been a couple of years since I've had this and, despite the new branding, it isn't very good. It's the off-putting kind of brash, ashy, and any moderately notable flavors are so fleeting as to be forgettable. Other, ryes in the same price range that are better options: Rittenhouse & Elijah Craig, Old Forester, Dickel, Sazerac, Hochstadter's vatted, and probably Bulleit. Also, the price on this seems to vary somewhat drastically; I bought this bottle in Wisconsin for $26 but in Denver it seems to go for $40+. I won't be buying it again any time soon at either price--maybe in another five years when I'm feeling optimistic.26.0 USD per Bottle
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I had this when it first came out around 2012 (I think?) and I was not at all kind to it. After years of holding that initial experience against it, I've finally revisited a bottle and, hot damn, it's quite nice: cinnamon-heavy banana bread & orange peels. Given how we typically see brands deteriorate over time, I'm always excited to see one improve with the years. Now I'm looking forward to trying out some of the single barrels that are becoming available. Well done, Woodford, keep it up.
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Mellow Corn Bottled in Bond Whiskey
Corn — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed March 26, 2021 (edited June 6, 2021)Cereal. Corn. Nuts. Who can complain about a sub-$15 bottle that you can drink neat without vomiting or going blind?
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