Blanton's Straight From the Barrel
Bourbon
Blanton's // Kentucky, USA
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PopeWhiskeyJack
Reviewed January 21, 2023 (edited July 23, 2023)Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Proof: 126 Received a sample in trade. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Nuts, honey, graham crackers. Palate: Cinnamon, baking spice. Finish: Very long and very warm. Splash: No new flavors are revealed. Overall: 9/10 - Drinks below its proof with a finish that won't quit. Cinnamon and baking spice in the palate is calmed by just a splash of water. Impressive. -
Whiskyfart
Reviewed January 2, 2023 (edited January 21, 2023)Stunning. I expected nothing less from a Barrel Proof Blanton's. I was recently lucky enough to procure a bottle of this amazing elixir from a local retailer at a somewhat decent price ( $250/700ML ). For those in Orange County, CA who are in the know ~ I got this from Hi Time Wine Cellar who still have a few bottles left. Straight away I recommend not taking a king size whiff for the nose. Its a barrel proof bourbon and should be treated with respect. The nose is sweet and thick with caramel, vanilla and maple syrup. It smells viscous and delicious and has slight hints of apricots and citrus fruits ( very faint ). The taste is vibrant and bold, slightly oily mouth feel. You get Vanilla and Caramel straight away mingled with honey. There's a little bit of a dark dried fruit appeal mid taste, prunes perhaps? The finish is very warm, as you'd expect from the proof. Under the veil of heat lies some rye spice that is missing from the original Single Barrel but less potent than Gold. Speaking of spice, midway through the very long and satisfying finish, something sweet and spicy with a bit of tongue prickle hits. Reminds me of Cinnamon Candies. Call me basic but now that I've tried all of the "standard Blanton's offerings" ( Single Barrel, Special Reserve, Black, Gold, Red and SFTB ) I'm still the biggest fan of Single Barrel. I suppose that's going to be friendlier to my wallet in the long run! But this Straight from the Barrel really is something special. If you're a fan of higher proof whiskey and bourbon and you get a chance to try this stuff, its an absolute must. -
rare_perfectionist
Reviewed January 2, 2023Soo good- this is incredibly rich and complex. Very smooth for the proof. Nutty, maple syrup, stewed fruit, cinnamon. -
Whiskey_MD
Reviewed January 2, 2023Nutty perhaps almond, dried fruits - apricot, raisin, cherry; rich, 130pf packs a punch. -
RexJ
Reviewed December 18, 2022Nose of apricot and peach jam, a bit of ethanol Palate of clove and oak, rich and creamy Finish is longish with barrel spice cinnamon Ramps up on the standard single barrel but I'm not sure it is better250.0 USD per Bottle -
cubfancccc
Reviewed December 9, 2022Maybe my favorite of my bourbons. The best Blanton150.0 USD per Bottle
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