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We compare Early Times Bottled in Bond from 2022 and 2025, decode laser codes to date bottles, and unpack what changed after Sazerac moved production to Barton 1792. We score both pours using the Old Louisville barrel bottle breakdown and land on a surprising tie with different strengths.

• Bottled in Bond rules clarified and why they matter
• Early Times history from 1860 to the 2017 BIB revival
• 2020 acquisition by Sazerac and Barton 1792 transition
• How to read laser codes to date your bottle
• 2022 vs 2025 tasting: nose, body, taste, finish
• Reasons flavor shifts across distilleries and warehouses
• Value verdict and best uses in cocktails and wassail
• Upcoming guests: Greg Schneider and Alan Bishop

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