Blanton's

maxnyc1999

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If you think bookers leaves too many wooden splinters down you’re throated and Basil Hayden is not strong enough then Blanton’s might be your ideal bourbon.

Blanton’s is a single barrel bourbon this means that it is not blended, and it is only bottled one barrel at a time. In addition there is no vintage, rather Blanton’s bottles their bourbon based on consistency and taste rather then vintage. Blanton’s mainly sells 2 Bourbons in the US, the original blend which I am reviewing and the straight from the barrel edition which is already reviewed here. Blanton’s also makes 3 additional bourbons for the overseas market and duty free markets. These bourbons main differences are their alcohol by volume the special reserves is bottled at 40%, the silver is bottled at 49% and the gold bottled at 51.5%. The original which I am reviewing stands at 46.5% and retails for about $40.

Blanton’s original bourbon offers a wonderful bouquet of spices, wood, caramel and leather. I love this bourbon because I find it to be extremely well balanced, silky smooth with overtones of oak, and Carmel and a long finish. I believe this to be the most balanced bourbon on the market where no overtone of oak or caramel hitting you hard.
It‘s just pure bliss.

Enjoy,
:thumbs:
 
I know this is an old review, but some buddies bought me a bottle of this bourbon after I returned home from Afghanistan. I wasn't a bourbon fan before having this (and now a bottle of Parkers 27yo), but now I'm interested in trying some different kinds. Didn't need to cut this with water or ice, which is an oddity for me. Smooth, tasty... I can't describe all of the individual flavors. All I know is that I liked it. :D

-John
 
I agree. Blanton's is a great bourbon. At $50/bottle locally it's a little expensive to be a daily drinker though, especially with Four Roses now being available here at $15-$20 less per bottle.
 
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