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Early Times Kentucky Whisky

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Distiller
Barton 1792 Distillery
Bottler
Barton 1792 Distillery
ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Price $1 to $29.99

Founded in 1860 by Jack Beam in Shively, Kentucky, Early Times initially produced bourbon until 1983. The company then transitioned to aging its whisky in seasoned barrels instead of new charred oak, leading to a label change to "Kentucky Whisky." The name Early Times pays homage to the old-fashioned whisky-making process, which included mashing grain in small tubs and distilling the whisky in copper stills over open fires. This expression rests at 40% ABV and retails for around $15.

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