Cornmuse
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
May 17, 2020 (edited June 7, 2020)
A quick impression here. I've had this many times and it's my fav BT expression.
The taste profile is rich & viscous, near oily. It's not a sweet whiskey, but there are sweet elements. This has a nicely complex profile with vanilla, caramel, dark cacao, hazelnut, and a slightly citrus finish. Nice barrel presence.
There's a nice warmth and a pepper note that has a slow fade. The better part of this bourbon is the finish.
This is a fine $50 - $60 whiskey. At $65 I likely won't buy again. IMHO it's not really competitive at $75+.
Drink the whiskey, not the hype.
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Agreed
I used to buy this for $50-$60 when I saw it about once a year. It's been at least two years since I've seen one, though. Definitely worth that, but not more.
Really want to try this, Weller, McKenna but only near their MSRPs. You’re definitely right - once you commit to the hype, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.