Blanton's Gold Edition

Was doing something nice for someone and to show their appreciation they gave me a sample of this! Let's dive right in. Nose: sweet, cherry, maple, brown sugar, molasses, more sweetness, like sugar cookies, caramel, Palate: sweet, mild burn, some nuttiness, some honey Finish: hazelnut and the mild burn continues, tannins, cotton candy I'm gonna give this a 78 - Sure I'll take some. The nose is nice, but the flavor is simple/quick, and the finish is short to medium, but also simple. If I found this at MSRP and was told I had to open it and keep it on my shelf, I'm not sure I'd buy it. I can get a lot of good stuff for the $120 my state controlled stores charge for this. Just added a few more points to the score as I got cotton candy on the finish as I was typing this and that's extra tasty. But overall, the palate and finish are light and simple and at $120 I just don't want to spend the money on this. At $60 I'm interested. Also of note, I do have an unopened bottle of this and instead of keeping it, I'll definitely be looking to use it as trade bait.

Walnut. Smooth

Vanilla, caramel, toffee, creamy, woody, toasted, sweet, long smooth finish

Amazing flavors with a touch of a sour note. Long finish. This is the closest bourbon I’ve had to tasting like Old Rip Van Winkle 10.

Loved it!

Higher proof, so more acetone and alcohol burn but mellow and smooth taste. Very nose, woody finish. Delightful.