Blanton's Straight From the Barrel

My how things have changed. 3.75 - 4.75 in 3 years. So light for the proof with the same Blantons taste we love. Definitely get a thicker mouth coat full of vanilla and cherry with the obvious baking spice kick at the end.

More complex than regular and more vicious. Drinks hot upfront wih the nose and finish, middle palate i get oily piecrust buttery nut flavor

Fresh crack. Strong ethanol presence on the nose and palate, even after waiting 15min in the glass. About half way through the pour it starts to lose the ethanol bite. The classic BT sweetness and a nice spicy finish comes to the forefront. This coats the mouth well and the finish is decently long. This definitely has a few steps up over a regular Blanton’s as far as complexity and flavor depth go. Different animal Conclusion With some airtime, this is going to be great. The price point is rough at $190, but worth it to me for this bottle. It’ll be a special occasion, night cap kinda pour for me. Proof 126.8 / Date 11-6-25 / Rickhouse 46

85 Aroma: Sweet vanilla and grape notes balanced with rich caramel and a subtle hint of spice. Palate: Predominantly sweet with creamy vanilla and seasoned oak, layered with roasted nuts and warming spices, leaving a distinct tannic grip. Finish: A long, warming finish with persistent spiciness and lingering butterscotch sweetness. 4/4.5/4.25 2026.03.28 Arrange, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

Nose. Grapes, vanilla(little bannana) Palate. Cinnamon, tar?, tart, plums, nutty Finish. Grapes, vanilla, long lasting, nutty