Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

I picked up a bottle of the new ET BiB (now that it's owned by Sazerac, not Brown Foreman). I can't compare it to the old as I never had the pleasure. What I can say is this newer juice is good, but thin and simple. Certainly worth $22 for a liter, especially for cocktails, but the proof bites more than I'd expect at 100, while simultaneously failing to really coat my mouth. Above average, especially for the price, but nothing to write home about. I think I'd still take Evan Williams BiB over it.

For $26 it is just as good as many higher price bottles. A great one for anything. Very impressed even with a low price point.

Prior to Saz mash bill 👀 tastes of banana 🤌🏼

The nose hits with caramelized crème brûlée, coffee beans and a slight orange zest. The palate was sweet caramel, vanilla and black pepper with a hint of Ludens cherry. A medium finish with very little burn, sweet with baking spice and oak to finish. A great bourbon at a great price.

Nose: cherries, astringent Palate: Finish: long finish

Went to the store at the right time and they had a few of these behind the counter for under $30. I swear I get sweet tarts with this pour.