Early Times Kentucky Whiskey Moscato

Early Times Kentucky Whiskey Moscato**The official Mint Julep whisky for the Kentucky Derby.** Early Times was founded in Shively, Kentucky in 1860 by Jack Beam, uncle of Jim. The distillery's 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 label requirement to "Kentucky Whisky." Early Times is crafted from a traditional whisky mashbill, or recipe, of corn, rye and malted barley. Rye adds a

pine resin

allowing these secondary flavors to take center stage

sugar cane and candied oranges inherent in the rum

He used the spices and herbs brought back by the Dutch East India Company to blend and distill his product

spicy taste

resulting in an immensely complex whiskey

Also known as Chimay Triple

Serve chilled

The blend of spirits and whiskey uniquely preserves the classic taste of the Irish cream and is perfect for sipping on its own or in a festive hot cocoa

yet refined

hints of smoke

passion fruit pips