Blanton's Straight From The Barrel 133.3 proof (2023) 750ml

Experience a meticulously hand-selected Blanton's Original Single Barrel, a true icon among bourbons, boasting unparalleled depth and character from barrel #274. This carefully crafted expression, dumped on 1-31-99, offers a journey through sweet caramel, rich spice, and enduring oak notes, embodying the legacy of premium Kentucky straight bourbon.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A sophisticated and inviting bouquet opens with classic Blanton's notes of sweet caramel and vanilla, intertwined with dried orange peel, baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a subtle hint of toasted oak. As it opens up, richer undertones of dark chocolate and faint tobacco leaf emerge, promising depth.

Palate: The palate is remarkably smooth and well-balanced, a testament to its careful selection and single barrel origin. Initial sweetness of candied fruit and butterscotch quickly gives way to a warming spice, predominantly rye spice and white pepper. Mid-palate, notes of dried apricot, roasted nuts, and a delicate leathery complexity develop, all enveloped by a creamy mouthfeel.

Finish: The finish is long, elegant, and satisfying. It lingers with a pleasant warmth, echoing the initial caramel and vanilla, but evolving into a drier oak characteristic with lingering notes of sweet tobacco, a touch of dark fruit, and a final whisper of baking spice. Very clean and refined.

About the Distillery

Blanton's, produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, holds a significant place in bourbon history. It was the first modern single barrel bourbon introduced to the market in 1984, revitalizing the reputation of premium American whiskey. Named after Colonel Albert B. Blanton, a former president of the distillery, it continues to set a benchmark for quality and distinction.