Excerpt: The finish has notes of butterscotch and vanilla with just a hint of oak. It’s a little harsher than current whiskies, but still represents the period well — and is worth trying for that reason alone.
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House Review
Intro:
This is an anniversary bottling of Early Times American whiskey. It is quite vocally noted to be distilled at DSP-354 (Brown Forman) and it is bottled at 50% ABV.
Nose:
Sweet honey, caramel, cotton candy. Clover, grassiness, toffee and confectioners sugar. Banana candy and light, faintly floral essence.
Taste:
Medium mouthfeel, sweet toffee, confectioners sugar. Faint pepper, surprisingly oaky, and overall a very sweet dram.
Finish:
Medium length, grassy essence returns, lots of toffee and sweet caramel.
Overall:
This was really shockingly enjoyable. It is perhaps a bit too sweet, but still very enjoyable nonetheless.
Score:
6
By t8ke
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