Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Vanilla, Spice, and everything nice in a BiB bourbon. Vanilla, Orange, and Caramel on the nose. Leather and varnish taste and definitely some of that 100 proof burn going down. This is a great bottle for the price.

It’s been years since I’ve had the standard issue Early Times. I bought a bottle when I was poor and just out of college solely because it was cheap and I thought the name was funny. I just imagined alcoholic’s saying “It’s never too early, for Early Times”. Anyway, I’ve heard good things about this relatively recent Bottled In Bond line. Let’s check it out. The nose has caramel, maple syrup, oak, bread, banana and other baking spices (including rye) and a hint of cooked plumbs. The palate has on the thicker/oily side. There’s caramel sweetness, oak, banana, some baking spices,and a hint of dark fruit. The finish is long and nice with lingering charred oak. This was pretty good! I’m surprised what you get out of this. And for being 100 proof, there’s really not much of a burn after the 1st sip. It drinks like 90 proof. And because if that, I can tell it’s been proofed down, if that makes any sense. I would love to try a cask strength version of this.

Nose: Palate: Finish: Value:

This bourbon doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves. Smooth, with a nice burn. In my opinion for the price, you cannot find better.

Great value and smooth for the price. Good vanilla/spice/heat mix with a low burn

Thin, high density legs, slow. Nose: spicy, slightly sweet, caramel. Palate: shallow, spicy forward, short finish, oaky oily.

Meh. For the price it’s decent, but tastes a little watery for 100 proof.

Small spicy finish with taste of oranges. Vanilla and sweet cherry notes. Great for the price