| Rating | 88 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Age Statement | At least 4 years |
| Produced In |
Kentucky United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $25.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2024-03-01 |
Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review
Owned and produced by Brown-Forman, this is a wonderfully concentrated bourbon that holds its own in cocktails and is equally enjoyable sipped neat. The nose is slightly subtle and subdued, but the palate introduces rich flavors of caramel, citrus, and vanilla flavors. The finish is lengthy and pepper-spiced.
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