Blanton's Original Single Barrel is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled one barrel at a time at 93 proof. It is one of the most recognizable bottles in bourbon, with its round bottle and racehorse stopper.
The brand began in 1984 and honors Colonel Albert B. Blanton, who ran the distillery until 1952. Master Distiller Elmer T.
It is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV). Because each bottle comes from a single barrel, expect small variations from bottle to bottle.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Creamy vanilla, caramel and butterscotch with baking spices; Falstaff's panel also noted chocolate and vanilla.
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Palate: Sweet citrus and oak with dry vanilla, honey and caramel.
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Finish: Medium to long, with returning spice and warm oak; Falstaff described a gingerbread-like finish.
Specifications
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Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, single barrel
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Expression: Blanton's Original Single Barrel
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Proof / ABV: 93 proof (46.5% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour it neat or with a single large cube, and give it a few minutes in the glass. It pairs well with dark chocolate and makes a strong gift for a bourbon collector.
Allocated release: limited availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Blanton's Original Single Barrel?
93 proof (46.5% ABV).
What does single barrel mean?
Each bottle comes from one individual barrel rather than a blend of many, so no two barrels are identical.
Is it allocated?
It is listed as allocated, so availability can be limited.
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