Early Times Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof

This is Kentucky straight bourbon made to the standards of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. It is aged at least four years under government supervision and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Heaven Hill Distillery makes it from a corn-dominant mash bill and ages it in new charred oak. The nose opens with light caramel, fresh corn and a hint of vanilla. The medium-bodied palate brings shortbread, creamy milk chocolate and a gentle kick of cinnamon. The finish runs long, with spice, toffee and a whisper of toasted oak. It suits a newcomer who wants to learn what bonded bourbon tastes like. It also suits a seasoned drinker who wants a dependable 100-proof pour that stands up in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. The liter size makes it a practical bottle to keep open on the home bar. We carry it because bonded bourbon is a category every enthusiast should know, and this one shows the style's structure and warmth plainly.