Blanton’s Bourbon

Blanton’s Bourbon is widely regarded as the world’s first single barrel bourbon, introduced in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Each bottle is sourced from a single, hand-selected barrel, ensuring a unique flavor profile in every bottle.

Blanton’s is known for its distinctive round bottle, horse-and-jockey stopper, and collectible letters spelling “BLANTON’S.” The bourbon is aged in the center of Buffalo Trace’s famous Warehouse H, where the climate variation creates exceptional aging conditions.

Popular Blanton’s Expressions:

✔ Blanton’s Original Single Barrel – The flagship bourbon, offering a smooth balance of vanilla, honey, dried fruit, and spice, bottled at 93 proof.
✔ Blanton’s Gold Edition – A higher-proof version (103 proof), featuring intensified flavors of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted oak.
✔ Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel – An uncut, unfiltered version with a cask strength of 125+ proof, delivering deep flavors of molasses, leather, spice, and tobacco.
✔ Blanton’s Special Reserve – A lower-proof (80 proof) bourbon, ideal for lighter sipping and cocktails.
✔ Blanton’s Black & Blanton’s Red (Japan Exclusive) – Special international releases with a mellow, refined profile.

Tasting Notes (Typical Profile):

✔ Nose: Caramel, vanilla, honey, and light citrus.
✔ Palate: Rich and smooth, with toasted oak, brown sugar, and dark fruit.
✔ Finish: Long and warm, with lingering spice, nutmeg, and charred oak.

Blanton’s is best enjoyed neat, with a splash of water, or in an Old Fashioned. Due to its limited availability and high demand, it is a collector’s favorite.