Heritage
Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Select Bourbon 750ml is the flagship expression from the world’s first single barrel bourbon brand, crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. Each bottle is drawn from a single, carefully chosen barrel, ensuring a unique flavor profile with every release. On the nose, it offers inviting aromas of caramel, vanilla, and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and well-balanced, with notes of honey, citrus, toasted oak, and a hint of pepper, leading into a smooth, lingering finish. Renowned for its collectible horse-and-jockey stopper and signature bottle shape, Blanton’s Original delivers exceptional craftsmanship and refined character, making it a favorite among bourbon enthusiasts and a standout addition to any collection.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
Opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla, and warm baking spice. The palate is smooth and well-rounded, featuring honey, citrus zest, toasted oak, and a touch of peppery spice. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering sweetness and gentle oak warmth.
Food Pairings
Starter Prosciutto-wrapped figs, smoked almonds, or bourbon-glazed meatballs.
Main Course Grilled ribeye with peppercorn sauce, roast duck with orange glaze, or braised short ribs.
Cheese Aged gouda, sharp cheddar, or creamy brie.
Dessert Pecan pie, dark chocolate tart, or bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce.
Craftsmanship
Blanton’s is a prestigious bourbon brand produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and is credited with creating the world’s first single barrel bourbon in 1984. Named after Colonel Albert B. Blanton, a longtime distillery president who dedicated over 55 years to the craft, the brand set a new standard for premium bourbon by bottling whiskey from carefully selected individual barrels rather than blending.
Each barrel of Blanton’s is aged in Warehouse H, a metal-clad rickhouse that allows for greater temperature variation, producing a richer, more complex maturation. Every bottle is hand-labeled, features its unique barrel and warehouse details, and is topped with the iconic collectible horse-and-jockey stopper—spelling out “B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S” when the full set is collected. Known for its balance of smoothness, complexity, and distinct character, Blanton’s has earned a devoted following among bourbon enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.