{"product_id":"early-times-bottled-in-bond-straight-bourbon-100-proof","title":"Early Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof 750mL","description":"\u003csection id=\"true-american\" class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"true-american-content layer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"true-american-text-container desk-5-10 lap-5-10 tab-9-10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | Bottled in Bond | Minimum 4 Years | New Charred Oak Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon is a classic Kentucky bourbon built around the strict standards established by the \u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond Act of 1897\u003c\/strong\u003e. To carry the Bottled in Bond designation, the whiskey must be produced by one distiller at one distillery during a single distillation season, matured in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, and bottled at exactly \u003cstrong\u003e100 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in \u003cstrong\u003enew charred oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, Early Times Bottled In Bond develops a traditional bourbon profile centered on caramelized corn sweetness, honey, vanilla, oak, and warming spice. The 100-proof bottling strength gives it more body and concentration than lower-proof whiskey while maintaining the smooth, approachable character associated with the historic Early Times name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate brings together caramel corn and shortbread-like sweetness with chocolate, oak, and cinnamon spice, creating a versatile bourbon that works equally well neat, over ice, or in classic whiskey cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light caramel corn with citrus rind, honey, vanilla, and soft oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel corn, shortbread cookie, chocolate, toasted oak, and cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering with caramel sweetness, oak, and warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eBottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at exactly \u003cstrong\u003e50% ABV (100 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003efour years\u003c\/strong\u003e as required for the Bottled in Bond designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in \u003cstrong\u003enew charred oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced under the requirements of one distiller, one distillery, and one distillation season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffers a classic bourbon profile of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel corn, honey, citrus, shortbread, chocolate, oak, and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher 100-proof strength provides additional body and flavor concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Times traces its history to \u003cstrong\u003e1860\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the brand was created by John Henry “Jack” Beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Times Bottled in Bond earned a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal at the 2024 American Whiskey Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile choice for drinkers searching for \u003cstrong\u003e100-proof bourbon, Bottled in Bond whiskey, or classic Kentucky straight bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon is well suited to drinking \u003cstrong\u003eneat or over a large ice cube\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its caramel, honey, chocolate, oak, and cinnamon characteristics can be enjoyed without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 100-proof strength also makes it particularly useful in classic bourbon cocktails. Try it in an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Boulevardier\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the extra proof helps the bourbon maintain its flavor alongside bitters, citrus, vermouth, and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Early Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond is a Kentucky straight bourbon produced according to federal Bottled in Bond standards. It is aged for at least four years and bottled at exactly 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Bottled in Bond mean for Early Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottled in Bond means the whiskey must be the product of \u003cstrong\u003eone distiller at one distillery during a single distillation season\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Early Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond is matured for a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of four years\u003c\/strong\u003e, as required by federal Bottled in Bond regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Early Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond features \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel corn, citrus rind, honey, shortbread, chocolate, soft oak, and cinnamon spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a smooth and lingering caramel-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Early Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Times Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon 100 Proof 750mL is available directly from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Barrel Tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted online source for Bottled in Bond bourbon, Kentucky whiskey, and premium American spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Early Times","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127155007713,"sku":"88004077204","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/EarlyTimesBottledInBondStraightBourbon100Proof750mL.webp?v=1789510460","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/early-times-bottled-in-bond-straight-bourbon-100-proof","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}