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Rare 1986 Blanton’s Bicentennial Bottle Headlines Nonprofit Raffle
The Blanton’s: Frankfort Bicentennial 200 bottle, released in 1986, stands as one of the most unique collector’s items in American whiskey.
Buffalo Trace Distillery London Set To Open on May 6th
The location (32-33 Long Acre, Covent Garden) is the first official home outside of the United States for Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Blanton’s Bourbon Lovers Raise $1 Million For Charity
Proceeds from the sweepstake have raised $1 million for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Buffalo Trace Announces ‘100 Bourbon Sets’ Charity Recipients
The initiative supports national non-profit organizations whilst honouring the legacy of Buffalo Trace’s own Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr.
Blanton’s Char No. 4 2022 Special Release Pops Up In Some American Retailers
Blanton’s Char No. 4 2022 Special Release, coming available in a select number of American retailers, seemingly looks to be a highly priced, import variant of the popular bourbon brand.
Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel Gets A Limited US Release
Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel, a barrel proof variant of the normal Blanton’s bourbon from Buffalo Trace, will become an annual, limited US release after years of being available mostly only overseas.
Stuck At Home Whisk(e)y Video Watchlist: Blanton’s Kentucky Bourbon
In this curated video from our Stuck At Home Whisk(e)y Video Watchlist feature, learn more about the story of Blanton’s, a single barrel bourbon from Buffalo Trace.
Blanton’s Gold To Be Made An Annual Domestic Bourbon Release By Buffalo Trace
Blanton’s Gold Edition arrives in the United States as a limited release starting this summer, having the same recipe as Blanton’s Original but with a higher proof of 103.
Blanton's Reviews
Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Original Single Barrel
Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Special Reserve
Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Gold
Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon
Blanton's Features
7 Best Bourbons Under $100 We’ve Tried So Far in 2025
Discover 7 standout bourbons under $100 we’ve reviewed in 2025. Bold, balanced, and full of flavor without the premium price tag.
Blanton’s Just Won Best Single Barrel Bourbon, But What Makes It Special?
Blanton’s Original wins World’s Best Single Barrel Bourbon at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards. Discover the story behind this iconic bottle, its revolutionary origins, and why it’s still worth the hunt.
Is Blanton’s Worth the Hype In 2025?
Is Blanton’s bourbon still worth the hype in 2025? We explore its history, flavor profile, expert reviews, and whether it’s really worth the price, especially above MSRP.
Gifting Whisky For Christmas? Here Is Your Ultimate Guide
Whether you’re shopping for a whisky newcomer, a regular drinker, a whisky connoisseur, or even putting together some whisky gift ideas for yourself, our Still Spirit Christmas whisky gift guide will help you navigate through the hundreds of whiskies on sale.
Three Historic Milestones of the Buffalo Trace Distillery
Exploring the origins, Prohibition-era survival, and an award-winning whiskey industry legacy – here are three historic milestones of the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
7 Bourbons From Beginner to Advanced
There is a huge variety of styles out there. Everything from the mash bill to the bottling ABV can affect the profile of a bourbon.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace has a long and interesting history filled with famous bourbon names, tornados, and…bison.
The Ultimate Guide To Blanton’s Bourbon
Everything you need to know about Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, and Colonel Albert B. Blanton in this ultimate guide to Blanton’s.
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Bourbon Returns
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Pursuit Spirits Unveils Cognac Cask Rye Whiskey
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WhistlePig Appoints New CEO
WhistlePig Whiskey appoints Charles Gibb as new CEO. Former Fever-Tree and Belvedere executive to lead premium whiskey brand’s next growth phase and international expansion.