Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
- Ashley King
- May 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 20
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About This Spirit from the Maker
In the winter of 1881, Albert Bacon Blanton was born into one of the first families of bourbon history. At the age of sixteen, he started work in the Distillery as an office boy and fast became a leading pioneer in the development of bourbon. From the time he was made company president in 1921 until his retirement in 1952, his Distillery expanded from 44 to 144 buildings to become the largest Distillery of its day. During that period Colonel Blanton created his very special and limited supply of bourbon - his private reserve - handpicked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Although Colonel Blanton died in the spring of 1959, his legacy lives. Introduced in 1984, Blanton’s namesake bourbon was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon sold commercially. The Single Barrel Bourbon is the first of its kind.
93 PROOF
750 ML
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How We Feel About the Spirit
With its iconic bottle and elusive presence on shelves, Blanton’s Original Single Barrel has earned its reputation as a rare treasure in the bourbon world. Pouring a light-to-medium gold, it immediately draws the eye with warmth and promise—much like the experience it delivers.
On the nose, it’s luxuriously layered. Vanilla and caramel open the scene, joined by cinnamon, baking spices, and butterscotch. Beneath that lies a soft hum of leather and oak, brightened by apple, citrus, and cherry, and softened with a drizzle of honey. There's a delicate alcohol tingle that hints at what’s ahead but never overwhelms.
The sip is where Blanton’s shows its restraint and finesse. A gentle burn gives way to notes of vanilla, banana, honey, and an ensemble of dark fruits—plum, cherry, and citrus zest. It's refined yet rich, creamy but not heavy, and offers a balanced, smooth profile that unfolds sip by sip.
What sets Blanton’s apart is its subtlety and evolution. It coats the mouth with a medium-bodied elegance, and as it lingers, new flavors emerge with surprising clarity. A few drops of water coax out more sweetness, revealing hidden layers and broadening the flavor profile without losing its poise.
At $80–$90, it's an accessible entry into the world of collectible bourbon, yet carries the prestige and refinement of something far rarer. Blanton’s isn’t just about big flavors—it’s about discovering the beauty of restraint, complexity, and time in a bottle.
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