Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Distillery
- Early Times
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract, Honey
- Description
- Early Times bourbon was established in 1860 in Kentucky by Jack Beam, uncle of Jim Beam, and marketed from its inception as traditionally made whiskey. This 1970s bottling carries 4 years of maturation in charred oak, typical of the straightforward, unpretentious character the brand is known for. At 40% ABV, it drinks smoothly with grain sweetness and vanilla oak. A historical dram for bourbon collectors and those interested in early American whiskey.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Early Times 4 Year Old / Bot.1970s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a from Early Times (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — vanilla, toasted, malt extract, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Early Times bourbon was established in 1860 in Kentucky by Jack Beam, uncle of Jim Beam, and marketed from its inception as traditionally made whiskey. This 1970s bottling carries 4 years of maturation in charred oak, typical of the straightforward, unpretentious character the brand is known for. At 40% ABV, it drinks smoothly with grain sweetness and vanilla oak. A historical dram for bourbon collectors and those interested in early American whiskey.
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