Blanton's Original Single Barrel is the world’s first single barrel bourbon, once reserved for dignitaries and Colonel Blanton's inner circle. With a sweet profile, it boasts citrus and oak notes, complemented by creamy vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, and warm baking spices. Bottled at 46.5% ABV, it set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

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Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton?s Original Single Barrel was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton?s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world?s first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon. Blanton?s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best served neat or on the rocks. Bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 46.5%
Closure: Natural cork with iconic metal horse & jockey stopper
Volume: 700ml
Type: Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Age: No Age Statement (typically 6–8 years)
Cask: New charred American white oak barrels
Maturation: Aged in metal-clad Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Filtration: Chill filtered
Colour: Dark amber / deep gold
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Region: Kentucky, USA

Serving: Neat, with a few drops of water or over ice
Food Pairing: Smoked salmon, oysters, grilled or smoked meats, barbecue, blue cheese, dark chocolate and rich desserts.