Blanton's Original Single Barrel

Blanton’s Original Single Barrel is an iconic expression of American bourbon - the first commercially available “single barrel,” bottled at 46.5% (93 proof), hand-filtered and packaged at the historic Buffalo Trace distillery.

This bourbon was created in 1984 at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, initiated by master distiller Elmer T. Lee as a tribute to the former president of the colonial distillery, Colonel Albert B. Blanton. It is distilled from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malt (sour mash), and each barrel is individually selected from “Warehouse H” – the only metal-clad warehouse in the distillery, which allows for a more intense aging process.

Blanton’s is not treated as a blend, but each bottle comes from a single barrel, ensuring a unique flavor profile for each barrel. The barrels are hand-selected and bottled without mixing or alterations - all of which adds to its authenticity and exclusivity.

The nose is dominated by spicy notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, along with rich vanilla, caramel, and honey nuances, underscored by sweet corn kernel. The palate is full, smooth, and pleasantly balanced – you will taste vanilla, caramel, orange peel, brown sugar, and clove. The finish is long, harmonious, with lingering oak, citrus, and honey.

This bourbon is ideal neat or with a splash of water, but also excels in classic cocktails like Old Fashioned.