Early times whiskey buy online at whisky marketplace us. Kentucky bottled at 100 proof meeting the requirements for the exclusive designation bottled in bond, this bourbon has light caramel and corn aromas that flow into the palate. Bourbon whiskey americas native spirit with roots dating back to the 18th century. How early times traversed bourbons ups and downs for 160 years. Early times is a brand of kentucky whiskey distilled in shively, kentucky, by the brownforman corporation, one of the largest north americanowned companies in the spirits and wine business. It doesnt have an age statement on it, so its at least 4 years old and regular early times is a kentucky whisky not a bourbon. Except during an eightyear period between them, it has been owned by. Early times was a nationwide best seller in the early 1950s but fell out of favor along with other bourbon brands by the 70s. The distillerys core product was a bourbon up until 1983, when they decided to age the whisky in seasoned barrels instead of new charred oak, thus changing the. The birth of bourbon approaches the subject of bourbon from a very different perspective and reminds the reader that the fashion of bourbon is not a new idea but is fragile. As one might expect, the history of bourbon is a little sketchy. Bourbon was born on the american frontier and came of age on madison avenueand everything about its history reflects the nation that invented it.
By 1953, early times was the bestselling bourbon in america. The name early times was chosen as a tribute to the oldfashioned method of making whisky, which included mashing grain in small tubs and distilling the whisky in copper stills over open fires. Jul 26, 2017 early times bottled in bond is a top notch example of a what bottled in bond can mean, and opens as one of the best examples of its category. Sep 03, 2017 part of kentuckys 225th birthday celebration by carla carlton excerpted from barrel strength bourbon.
Early times kentucky whisky was first produced in 1860 and maintained a status through prohibition as a medicinal whiskey. Their shively, kentucky plant makes old forester bourbon, coopers craft bourbon and early times bourbon and kentucky whiskey. This very short book is jampacked with information about all facets of bourbon production, from early farm distilling to nineteenth century commercial distilleries to the craft distillery movement, and everything inbetween. Notes of shortbread cookie, chocolate, and cinnamon spice linger into the long finish. And in the decade that followed, early times became americas topselling bourbon. The rise, fall, and rebirth of an american whiskey, awardwinning whiskey author fred minnick traces bourbon s entire history. This bourbon already different than the kentucky whisky that is early times, is made from 79% corn with 11% rye and 10% malted barley as well and, as. A few years ago, brownforman tried to reintroduce early times bourbon into the u. Nothing special but worth noting they made the switch. Its blended down with the famous kentucky limestone water that has made those spirits so desirable the world round.
Early times bottledinbond bourbon is a tribute to that milestone in bourbon history. Bourbon whiskey history, timeline and important events. Whiskey had been used for medicinal purposes ever since it was introduced to the us, and early times continued that custom. Michael veachs first book is the seminal work on kentucky bourbon heritage and american whiskey in general. Thats because dane huckelbridge brings bourbon to life with the sort of witty, characterrich zeal amc writers might employ if they took over the history channel.
I had no idea just how integral booze, as a major commodity, was in the building of americas economy. Stitzel distillery becomes significant in bourbon whiskeys history. Early times is billed as kentucky whisky for good reason, because under the law it does not qualify as any type of bourbon. Established in 1860, early times is a true american brand. Early times bottledinbond bourbon coming soon modernthirst. The early times bourbon brand was established in kentucky in 1860.
Whiskey making has been an integral part of american history since frontier. Brownforman is discontinuing early times 354, the bourbon launched in january 2011. Albert schmid, author of the kentucky bourbon cookbook peachee captures the vibrant and haunting beauty of the distilleries. The mix of grains, or mashbill, follows a traditional bourbon style recipe of corn, rye, and barley. Here youll find all of the latest bourbon news and links to bourbon distilleries and brands, the rich history, how its made, events, blogs, retailers and great bourbon bars. The spokesperson told me brownforman is experiencing rapid bourbon growth in continue readingbrownforman discontinues early times 354 bourbon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The brand got that title in 1983, back when makers mark was the only premium bourbon around and rubble from the 1970s world whiskey crash was still. The story is cast with immigrants, industrialists, farmers, and hustlers, and set in fields, factories, boardrooms, and back rooms. By the 1970s, bourbon producers were facing a big problem. Early times, a brand name descriptive to its own story as the brand dates back to 1860 a time when, whiskey was still being sold directly from barrels. When early times 354 bourbon disappeared from shelves in 2014, only a kentucky whisky product remained for the historic early times brand see chuck cowderys great article on the history of early times. The distillerys federal permit is the longest held in kentucky. Colleen graham is a cocktail expert, professional bartender, and cookbook author with over 10 years of experience in the foodwriting world. Other than that you get your usual vintage photo on the label reminding you of kentucky history. Aug 29, 2017 when early times 354 bourbon disappeared from shelves in 2014, only a kentucky whisky product remained for the historic early times brand see chuck cowderys great article on the history of early times. Instead it is a uncommon book about american history. Early times had already won a blind tasting with me previously, having captured gold in the bourbon. Early times 354 bourbon this, on the other hand, is bourbon. Created in 1860, early times grew up during the early days of the country, when most of america was still country. Beam early times bourbon, davids other son, was coowner of the early times distillery in 1860.
Early times was kentucky straight bourbon whiskey in those days. Inextricably intertwined, america shaped bourbon and bourbon shaped america. Apr 09, 2014 early times is billed as kentucky whisky for good reason, because under the law it does not qualify as any type of bourbon. Early times was founded in shively, kentucky in 1860 by jack beam, uncle of jim beam.
According to a spokesperson statement, brownforman discovered core us consumers were not interested in a premium expression of the early times brand. The explosive growth of americas whiskey clerisy press, 2017 the second in a two part series. Jul 03, 2015 bourbon whiskey a brief history of this allamerican drink. Anyway, a real page turner with lots of info about the early days. I sort of inherited a book from my wifes grandfather the social history of bourbon by gerald carson, ed early 1960 something dont have it handy to check. As the twentieth century arrived and distilling methods evolved to. After prohibition began in 1920, it came into its own as one of the few whiskeys available. Traditional early times comes in just that, a plastic bottle however theyve done away with that for the 354 bourbon and opted with glass. The early times whisky brand production started at early times station, kentucky. The name itself is a tribute to the way whisky was made in the early times of the country.
Bourbon whiskey a brief history of this allamerican drink. The uncut and unfiltered story of american whiskey, follows the trail of america whiskeymaking from its 17th century origins right up to the present day. On top of that, its also an outstanding budget bourbon. Today, early times bottledinbond bourbon carries on this rich heritage of the early times legacy.
Early times whiskey is not a bourbon because it is aged in a combination of used and new oak barrels. The distillerys core product was a bourbon up until 1983, when they. According to gerald carson in his book, the social history of bourbon, one such tax collector, who had employed the services of a dozen soldiers to guard his house, had it burned to the ground nonetheless. Aug 15, 2017 the companys decision to recognize its debt to a slave, first reported last year by the new york times, is a momentous turn in the history of southern foodways. It all started with our founder, jack beam jims uncle, who began working at his familys distillery at the tender age of 15.
History of bourbon audiobook by ken albala, the great. In 1871, steve and pauls greatgrandfather minor case began working at early times distillery, under the supervision of his uncle jack. Mar 05, 2016 michael veachs first book is the seminal work on kentucky bourbon heritage and american whiskey in general. Brownforman was even reduced to filtering the color and flavor out of existing stock to create white whisky to compete with vodka. New oak barrel aging is required to earn that title, and early times is aged for a minimum of three years in used barrels. This particular edition from the historic whisky makers was distilled and bottled sometime in the 1980s. Early times didnt start gaining market traction until 1920 and was purchased by brownforman in 1923. One of the oldest bourbon brands, early times is in its 157 th year. This is the best known history of early times bourbon whisky. Aug 03, 2017 a few years ago, brownforman tried to reintroduce early times bourbon into the u. Aug 01, 2017 this bourbon already different than the kentucky whisky that is early times, is made from 79% corn with 11% rye and 10% malted barley as well and, as you might guess from the name, conforms to.
Brown forman owns three distinct american whiskey distilleries shively, woodford reserve and jack daniels. Before that, it had already been a wellknown brand for years and one of the earliest brand names in american bourbon history, having been founded in 1860 by. Early times is a brand of kentucky whiskey distilled in shively, kentucky, by the brownforman corporation, one of the largest north american owned companies in the spirits and wine business. One of the webs largest collections of early times bourbon whiskey cocktail recipes, with a list of the most popular drink recipes in this section.
From our rich heritage that began in 1860, we have unearthed bourbon inspiration to create a legacy expression that pays homage to our original bottledinbond bourbon. View topic brown forman time line bourbon enthusiast. Nowadays early times has a reputation as a palatable, but firmly bottom shelf whiskey, a status underlined by its american designation as a kentucky whisky rather than a kentucky bourbon. A little bourbon history early times started out as a bourbon back in 1860, and remained so until the early 1980s. About influenster shopping guide business inquiries help center disclosure careers data request cookie settings. To clarify, the usual bottomshelf dwelling early times kentucky whiskey fails to qualify as bourbon due to partial aging in used cooperage. The kentucky water surrounding the station was used for making the whiskey. All the new york times headlines from the early 1900 s to 1982 coverer is a little worn but the book is in excellent shape 123flygirl 5. In it, readers will discover the history of the american whiskey industry, how american whiskey is made and marketed, the differences among various types of american whiskey bourbon, rye, tennessee and how they compare to. The company also markets jack daniels, finlandia vodka, woodford reserve bourbon, canadian mist, old forester, korbel champagne, and chambord.
Early times kentucky whisky doesnt get much hype, and its not even technically bourbon, but its history is as rich and beamfilled as many. An appearance of a mint julep in print came in a book by john davis published in london in 1803. The exchange informs buyers and sellers on legal auctions of collectible bottles of spirits. I purchased it in kentucky and heard it was worth having so here we go. Because it is so mellow, it is easy to drink both straight and mixed.
In the 1940s early times bottled in bond first hit the market and in ten years time. Since the early times of distillation, societies have used the natural resources around them to create alcoholic beverages. The 157year history of early times kentucky whisky the. Early times kentucky whiskey one of the first brands to capitalize on resurgence of whisky after world war ii early times pussycat and tomcat drinks were first nationally recognized bourbon drinks since the whisky sour early times is gently cycled through barrel char layers up to eight times a year, creating smooth, easytodrink whisky. While bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak, light whiskey is aged in used.
With a high percentage of corn in the blend, old reserve is light and sweet with rich caramel notes. In fact, the early times mint julep is the official drink of churchill downs on kentucky derby day. The company also markets jack daniels, finlandia vodka, woodford reserve bourbon. Mar 22, 2018 i sort of inherited a book from my wifes grandfather the social history of bourbon by gerald carson, ed early 1960 something dont have it handy to check. The 157year history of early times kentucky whisky the whiskey. During the period leading up to the civil war, some brandname whiskeys were becoming popular. The birth of bourbon is a tour of kentucky bourbon heritage that might have otherwise been lost if not for peachees determination to save it. During the turbulent 1940s, early times proudly introduced bottledinbond bourbon to the satisfaction of the heroic, hardworking men and women of that era. Although bourbon is most certainly a history book, you wont even realize it. At one point in 1791, a mob of over 5,000 men advanced on pittsburgh threatening to burn down the whole city, but they were met by town officials who managed to dissuade them from their mission by promising to banish certain officials and plying the mob with food and, of course, whiskey.
However, the documents in possession of the early times reveal that crores of. A very old example of early times kentucky straight bourbon, which we believe to have been distilled in 1964 and bottled in 1968. Please do not share or forward this content to anyone under the legal drinking age. Early times kentucky bourbon whisky vintage liter with tax seal. Part of kentuckys 225th birthday celebration by carla carlton excerpted from barrel strength bourbon. This bottle was part of a private collection if youd like more detailed photos just get in touch. Early times and jack daniels date to the late 1800s. They also made rye whiskey for heaven hill prior to 2010.
The government at present is making hectic efforts to expedite the fourlaning of the crucial highways in jammu and kashmir with stress being laid to spend the central grants on priority and not to allow the funds to get lapsed. It sounds like its going to be a fun read about the history of bourbon itself. Established in 1860, early times kentucky whisky is the epitome of good, honest american whisky at its best. I then prescribed her an emetic, some opening powders, and a mint julep. Today, the process of distilling early times is much more exacting, but it still. Steeped in bourbon history, early times lives up to its name. Early times bottled in bond is produced by brownforman using a mash bill of 79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley. Early times was many decades ago a bourbon, then was converted into this american whiskey, and has recently been augmented by the addition of a new product early times 354, which is once again a true bourbon. From the early days of raw corn liquor to the myriad distilleries that have proliferated around the country today, bourbon has come to symbolize america. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Unfortunately, as it was written some years ago, prior to the current american whiskey boom, some of the information is outdated prices have increased and what was an easy shelf pick at the time that the book was published are now rare. Henry mckenna henry mckenna bourbon started making whiskey near bardstown in 1855. The mint julep was originally prescribed and appears in literature as early as 1784 sickness at the stomach, with frequent retching, and, at times, a difficulty of swallowing.
In short order, he was running the operation and in 1860 built his own distillery at a place called early times station, kentucky. Early times proprietary formula and unique aging process create a smooth, flavorful, easytodrink whisky. Bourbon henry mckenna single barrel 10 year bardstown, kentucky 100 proof colorado gold straight bourbon cedaredge, colorado 90 proof bourbon whiskey has a rich history and is a staple in the great united states of america. Check out the old ezra 7 year bourbon, early times bottled in bond bourbon, and the johnny drum bourbon. Jul 14, 2017 during the turbulent 1940s, early times proudly introduced bottledinbond bourbon to the satisfaction of the heroic, hardworking men and women of that era.
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