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Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

We review Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, a high-rye bourbon from Buffalo Trace packaged in a rhombicuboctahedron-shaped bottle. (Yep, that's what it's called.)

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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon

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Appearance:
In the glass, Blanton’s appears amber-brown with moderate legs. While not normally something worth discussing in-depth, Blanton’s packaging is the exception. The shape of the bottle resembles a rhombicuboctahedron, or, if you prefer, a hand-grenade. Since Buffalo Trace loves to hear from their customers, I’ve emailed them for the official ruling on the general shape of the bottle. The stopper for a Blanton’s bottle is one of eight different designs of a horse and jockey. Each different cork corresponds to a different stage of a horse race and comes with one of the letters to spell out “Blantons” (note that the apostrophe got shafted in this deal).
Nose:
Notes of citrus, attributable to the rye grain, and toffee, from the barrel, lead off the front, and soft notes of clove and caramel follow. Overall, the nose is well-balanced but a bit soft when compared to the new higher-proof offerings now filling shelves.
Palate:
Similar to the nose, citrus notes balanced with sweeter notes like vanilla and caramel lead off the front, and some very light floral notes follow. For the finish, the sweet notes completely dissipate, and the finish takes on a dry, and slightly bitter tone, with notes of toasted nut and oak joining the floral and citrus notes. Final Thoughts: I often recommend Blanton’s as a great holiday gift, as the packaging is distinct, and I don’t think anyone would complain about receiving a bottle of Blanton’s as a present. However, for stocking the home bar, other great options are available at lower prices. For example, Henry Mckenna Single Barrel Bourbon is ten years old and 100 proof with a shelf price of about $30. Other Kentucky bourbons that come to mind for a lower cost are Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Eagle Rare Small Batch, and Four Roses Single Barrel. Score: 87/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF BLANTON’S SINGLE BARREL BOURBON]
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jordan Morris

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