Tastes

Not a fan of EC, but BP I am. Had the A release of ‘18, would buy under $55 or so. Cinnamon, graham cracker. Really opened up as it sat. Have to let it open up though, otherwise it’ll eat your face off.

Honestly think I like 107 better, but this is one BUTTERY SMOOTH dram. Oak is a bit dryer here too; I don’t mind, others may. Vanilla to sweet wheat to oaky butterscotch oak.

One of those bottles I buy two of because I know I’ll go through it quick. This is an awesome pour, ‘15-‘18 (Act 4-6?). All are great, liked Act 5 the best because it had a bit more spice. Smooth, spiced, and a savory sweet plumb fruitiness.

Polarizing flavor. I like double oaked, this is WAY too sweet for my liking. Found it hard to finish.

* Update 2020 - it’s been open for a year and a half, and has lost its oomph. HH oak and vanilla start off strong, finish sorta just dies out. 9yr at least has some spice to kick things up a notch. Wish it was cheaper!

By far my favorite of the Blanton’s lineup.

I WISH it was higher proof, but it is good stuff. Not up to snuff of 1920, but definitely has a unique richness; raisins, plum, and toasted marshmallow. Pleasant nose.

Smooth, creamy marshmallow with a little cocoa spice upfront. Bit of fruit, citrus, little orange. Creme brulee right after. Little hot but very smooth.

Had at Vanguard. Good there, bad at home (my bottle). Uninteresting corn with a tad of Willett spice just teasing you before it vanished into corny dryness.

I really dig the Saz baby rye. It's really well balanced, lots of spice and herbs in it mixed with a little bit of heat and fruitiness for sure. Very solid rye for the price, interesting to compare to other ryes as well as this is a little different spiced than the others but stands its own.