Blanton's Gold Edition is the same recipe as Blanton's Original, bottled at a higher proof and released once a year in the United States. It is a step up for collectors who want more intensity from the same single barrel style.
Buffalo Trace announced Blanton's Gold in the United States in 2020 and said it would be released once a year going forward. Buffalo Trace's press release says the Gold uses the same recipe as Blanton's Original, at a higher proof.
Blanton's is a single barrel bourbon distilled at Buffalo Trace and aged in Warehouse H. Buffalo Trace's press release describes the Gold at 103 proof (51.5% ABV).
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Honey, heavy rye, dried fruits, vanilla and chocolate.
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Palate: Full and rich, with apricot, butter, pepper, light honey and oak.
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Finish: Long, with toffee and apple developing into pecan and caramel.
Specifications
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Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Expression / Batch: Blanton's Gold Edition
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Proof / ABV: 103 proof (51.5% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour it neat, and add a few drops of water if you want to open it up. It comes in a gift box.
Limited annual release.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Gold different from Original?
The same recipe, at a higher proof.
How often is it released?
Once a year in the United States, per Buffalo Trace.
What is the proof?
103 proof (51.5% ABV).
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