Bourbon

Blanton's Original

Blanton's / Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) · Kentucky, USA

Review and tasting notes

Single barrel bottling known for its dried-fruit sweetness and horse-topped stopper.

Key facts

• Category: Bourbon
• Distillery: Blanton's / Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac)
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• ABV / Proof: 46.5% · 93 proof
• Age: None stated (~6-8 years)
• Typical price: $60-75

Tasting profile

• Nose: Creamy vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, baking spice
• Palate: Citrus, vanilla, caramel, light florals
• Finish: Dry, toasted nut and oak
• Best for: The bourbon that popularized single barrel bottling — a great gift or first allocated pour