Blanton's Gold Edition

Green apple, honey, light oak on the nose. Noticeably sweeter than standard Blanton’s. The nose has a nice softness to it overall Palate is very sweet with more honey and oak. It coats your tongue in a unique way and is a sweeter, easier drinking bourbon compared to standard Blanton’s. Finish is also considerably sweeter with comparatively low burn at this proof. Typical Blanton’s had a bitterness on the finish that I don’t enjoy, but Blanton’s gold had no bitter notes at all. Overall, Blanton’s gold exceeded my expectations. While good, I believe regular Blanton’s bourbon is the most overrated bourbon there is. However, Blanton’s gold was considerably sweeter, softer, more well rounded, and had considerably less burn than its lower proof counterpart. I wouldn’t pay secondary prices for this bottle, but it’s worth trying at a bar or buying overseas if you have the chance.

Much longer taste than OG and more well rounded than straight from the barrel

Perfection. Lucky to taste this.

Everything Blanton’s is and better. A super welcoming and approachable dry oak, vanilla, and light citrus the nose. I could smell this for days. A cozy yet subtle mouthfeel on the palate. A super refined “spice” on the finish that lasts for minutes. This is everything bourbon should be.

The nose starts right off with oak that almost reminds you of pencil shavings but quickly turns creamy, with a heaping of vanilla, caramel, a minty and earthy rye spice, dried flowers and a molasses sweetness. It is an addicting smell that quickly evolves as soon as your pour it. It eventually becomes a little meaty, but never loses its creamy oakiness. The palate is slightly dry yet chewy and slowly rides a wave to all corners of the mouth with dry oak and black pepper and cinnamon while vanilla coasts over the tongue. There is a unique woodiness to it that definitely reminds you of pencil shavings along with a slight hint of leather. All in all, you keep chewing on it wanting more. It is a very straightforward palate that also shows some brown sugar and molasses sweetness, and highlights what you’d expect in a bourbon. The finish is medium long with a lingering spicy yet sweet oak that has touches of vanilla and brown sugar. A slight pepperiness is underneath and gently fades without even thinking of it.