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Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
July 29, 2017 (edited October 20, 2017)
This bourbon piqued my interest after I saw John Wick II. In some ways, this bourbon (at first) reminded me of one of my favorites, Evan Williams Single Barrel, with a few nuances. Maybe it's due to being heavy on the corn? The nose is subtle, no overpowering ethanol (ABV is 46.5%). Caramelized brown sugar and Jolly Rancher apple candy show through on the nose. As the bourbon gets more air time in the glass, a leathery note appears. On the tongue: movie candy (Atomic Fire Ball and Hot Tomales), leather, #2 pencil eraser essence, Play Doh , cinnamon, apple candy, butter and leather. The finish is not so bad/short. I picked up a bottle (dumped on 5/31/17 per label) of Blanton's for $43 (750ml) at Total Wine & More. It's a little more expensive than it's competitors, but worth a try.
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At $43 you should buy all of them.