J.T.S. Brown Bottled In Bond

This is an awesome bib product. It’s inexpensive and bottom shelf, yet it punches well above its weight. Unfortunately the secret is out and it has become near impossible to find in many places. If you see a bottle, buy one. Just leave one on the shelf for me.

Another lovely, no-frills, old-school bottle. Priced right and widely available, this is worth a try at least once. It pours a light golden color with medium legs, not unexpected for the age and proof of a bottom shelf BiB. The nose is not robust per se but there are very pleasant notes of cherry, oak, pecans and faint ethanol. It comes across the palate feeling thin but again pleasant with balanced cinnamon, pear, banana, vanilla and bubble gum. The finish is gone in an instant but not unpleasant. This hangs below WT 101, EW BiB and for a few more dollars EC small batch (but definitely above the likes of JW Dant, Jim Beam white label and light years beyond Kentucky Tavern and Kentucky Gentleman). If you are rotating mixers and appreciate the likes of EW BiB and WT 101 I would highly recommend bring this home at least once.

Light, sweet, slightly soapy nose. Palate does not bring a lot. Sweetness, corn, a little grain alcohol. Peppery finish, warm. This is a bargain shelf bottled in bond. Evan Williams BIB, another from Heaven Hill, brings more flavor personality for just a couple dollars more, and more widely available.

Slight burn at the front, caramel then strong cinnamon finish. Very good for $12!