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Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 31, 2018 (edited April 30, 2018)
Bottle No. 124, Dumped 1-11-18, Warehouse H, Barrel No. 1094, Rick No. 56
Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Proof: 93 (46.5%)
Age: NAS
Mashbill: Undisclosed
Distillery: Blanton Distilling Company, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Price: $55 - $70
Color: Dark Amber/Medium Copper
Nose: Spicy, vanilla, tobacco, slight touch of citrus
Palate: Sweet initially, blends into spice, rich, oak, hints of caramel, vanilla, and clove
Finish: Medium, quite warm, spice, pepper, slight touch of a floral note at the end
Personal Rating: 8.25/10
Notes: Gorgeous bottle, but don’t let it make yo think it is a gimmick. This bourbon is great for a moderate to experienced bourbon drinker. The flavor is complex is a very pleasant way. A pretty traditional bourbon of great quality. If you want a sophisticated sipping bourbon with a certain je ne sais quoi that will have you wanting another pour, definitely grab a bottle when you can find one. Not “rare” per se, but you may need to look around a bit. As usual, drink this traditionally: neat, with an ice cube, or a splash of water
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