Condition Note: This bottle is not in mint condition due to a slight imperfection on the top wax seal. This is a cosmetic detail only and does not affect the product’s quality or contents.

Before bourbon became a global phenomenon, it was a quiet pride of Kentucky, best enjoyed among friends, straight from the barrel. Blanton’s "The Original" pays tribute to this tradition. It was the world’s first commercially released single barrel bourbon, created in 1984 by Elmer T. Lee in honor of Colonel Albert B. Blanton, a man who believed the best bourbon came from the center cut of Warehouse H. Today, each bottle still comes from a single barrel, never blended, preserving the legacy of handcrafted American whiskey, one barrel at a time.

Blanton's "The Original" Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 75cl
Brand: Blanton’s | Category: Single Barrel Bourbon | ABV: 46.5% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like stepping into a warm old barn filled with polished oak and spiced apples, with hints of vanilla custard and orange peel lifting gently.
Palate: Rich and full bodied, warm caramel and honeyed corn glide in first, followed by cinnamon, dark dried fruits, and just a trace of rye spice for balance. Smooth, round, and deeply satisfying.
Finish: Long and clean, with lingering notes of toffee, toasted nuts, and soft leather that slowly fade like the embers of a fireplace.

Production Details:
Unlike most bourbons that are blended from multiple barrels, each bottle of Blanton’s comes from a single, carefully chosen cask. These barrels are stored in the metal clad Warehouse H, the only one of its kind at Buffalo Trace, which allows for dramatic temperature shifts that intensify the aging process. Every bottle is hand-labeled, hand-dipped in wax, and marked with the exact barrel, warehouse, and rick number it came from.

Perfect For:
Blanton’s is for moments that deserve reflection, like celebrating a milestone, gifting a connoisseur, or just pouring a slow dram after a long day while jazz plays in the background. It’s a bourbon that invites you to sip with intention.

Expert Notes:
Widely praised for setting the bar in single barrel releases, Blanton’s remains a collector’s favorite, not just for its iconic horse-stopper bottle but for its consistent quality. It’s often described as “the bourbon that got me into bourbon.”

Customer Reviews:
“Smooth as silk. Every bottle feels like it has its own personality and I’ve never had a bad one.”
“My go to special occasion pour. Rich, balanced, and that bottle is just plain sexy.”
“You can taste the craftsmanship. No gimmicks, just a damn good bourbon.”

Interesting Fact:
Each bottle of Blanton’s is topped with one of eight different horse-and-jockey stoppers, spelling out “B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S” if you collect them all, a nod to Kentucky’s horse racing legacy.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its layered complexity, but a splash of water can open up more vanilla and citrus notes. It also makes an incredibly elegant Old Fashioned, if you dare mix it.

Distillery Background:
Blanton’s is crafted at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the U.S., even surviving Prohibition by producing “medicinal” whiskey. The team behind Blanton’s still follows the vision of Elmer T. Lee, blending tradition with precision to craft a bourbon that honors every drop.

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