Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Nose - sweet vanilla, no burn on the nose Taste - floral and very smooth, very little burn on the palate Finish - vanilla, short but sweet Score - 3.75 Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice 3.5 - Good, would taste again 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate

On the nose is an immediate (and very expected) ethanol burn, which quickly dissipates and is followed by warm vanilla and toffee, light toasted oak and a touch of orange peel At the forefront of the palate is toasted oak and baking spices with vanilla following close behind (though not as pronounced as the nose would lead you to believe). There is slight bitter orange peel note lingering, though not unpleasant. The finish is medium-short with lingering baking spice and that touch of vanilla Impressive dram? Not necessarily; however, it makes for an easy drinker and an excellent cocktail bourbon, especially for the price! Cheers!

The corny sweetness definitely shows up on the nose and the palate. Some orange and spice. Not particularly complex, but easy to drink and very good for the price ($30 for 1 L)