Early Times Kentucky Whiskey 750ML

The Time-Honored, Uncompromising Icon of Bluegrass Heritage

Pour a glass of pure, hard-working American distilling history with Early Times Kentucky Whiskey. First established in 1860 in Early Times Station, Kentucky, this historic brand has stood as a resilient cornerstone of American spirits culture for well over a century. It proudly earned fame as the "whiskey that made Kentucky whiskies famous," surviving the crushing blow of Prohibition by securing a rare permit to distill medicinal spirits.

Now carefully stewarded by the historic Sazerac Company, Early Times continues to honor its deep bluegrass roots. Rather than catering to over-priced boutique trends, this bottling remains an uncompromised, high-fidelity daily staple engineered specifically for casual backyard gatherings, high-volume punch stations, and honest value-driven value.

The remarkable structural appeal of Early Times lies in its distinct, highly efficient maturation framework. The liquid is distilled from a traditional mash bill utilizing high-quality midwestern corn, spicy rye, and malted barley.

To deliver its incredibly smooth, approachable signature profile, the spirit undergoes aging inside a combination of seasoned and new charred American white oak barrels. This approach imparts a rich wood character and golden color while avoiding the heavy, drying mouth astringency common in younger spirits. Cut with pure, limestone-filtered Kentucky spring water to a highly approachable 80 Proof (40% ABV), it functions as a beautifully smooth spirit that retains its core flavors when mixed.

Taste Profile & Mixology

• The Profile: A gorgeous, brilliant light copper and honey-gold color in the glass with quick, clean legs. It commands a highly integrated, light-to-medium body on the palate, presenting a soft, silky texture that goes down completely free of harsh heat or aggressive throat burn.

• Flavor Highlights: An inviting, perfume-forward nose opens immediately with expressive aromas of sweet corn, warm honey, and vanilla pod, beautifully balanced by background layers of toasted oak, soft banana bread, and a delicate touch of herbal rye spice. The palate entry is deeply concentrated yet gentle, flooding the mouth with layers of brown sugar, caramel corn, and a light dash of white pepper.

• The Finish: Moderate, exceptionally clean, and satisfyingly dry-sweet, resolving with a lip-smacking trail of sweet vanilla sugars and a short, refreshing hint of wood spice.

• How to Enjoy: Because of its approachable character and smooth delivery, this classic Kentucky pour functions as a highly reliable standalone neat drink, an easy rocks pour on hot afternoons, or a bracing shot next to a cold beer.

• In the Glass: It serves as the ultimate, versatile workhorse for high-impact casual mixology, cutting through carbonated mixers without losing its identity. Stir it into cold cola over ice for the timeless Whiskey & Coke, mix it with premium ginger ale and a lime wedge for a refreshing Highball, or churn it with fresh mint leaves, crushed ice, and simple syrup to serve an authentic, stadium-style Kentucky Mint Julep.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle (Classic High-Shouldered Square Clear Glass Blueprint)

• Origin: Distilled and Aged in Kentucky, USA

• Parent Portfolio: The Sazerac Company Stewarded Brands

• Whiskey Classification: Blended Kentucky Whiskey

• Aging Program: Patiently matured inside a combination of seasoned and new charred oak barrels

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (Authentic 80 Proof)

Over 160 years of uncompromised Kentucky value. By pairing a classic high-corn mash bill with selective oak aging and an uncompromised, smooth layout, Early Times over-delivers an incredibly reliable tasting experience—serving as the ultimate centerpiece for large tailgates, an exceptional gift for practical whiskey lovers, or a rock-solid workhorse for your daily home bar cart.