Whisk(e)y Wednesday - 2021-09-15

Here we go ... Hump Day aka Whisk(e)y Wednesday! Today we're trying a budget Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Early Times Bottled in Bond - which means 50% ABV and aged at least 4 years. How does this one compare to others?

On the nose, I get some cinnamon spice, honey, citrus and a hint of nut in the background. The taste I get caramel, spice, citrus and vanilla. The finish is peppery, sweet and a hint of nuttiness.

Water seems to bring out some dill on the nose for me, more spice on the taste. Wood bite on the finish, I like this one more neat. Overall, I like this one better than some other budget bourbons such as Buffalo Trace or such. While I didn't do a head to head, I'm guessing I would prefer Wild Turkey 101 over this. Rated 3.25/5.0 - which is what I give all decent budget bourbons it seems (: