Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon

Style Summary

The bourbon that established the modern single barrel category in 1984. Blanton’s Original combines rich Kentucky character with exceptional balance, offering creamy vanilla, caramel, and citrus layered with warm baking spices and gently toasted oak.

Origin / Mash Bill / Style

• Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
• Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Style: Kentucky Straight Single Barrel Bourbon
• Maturation: Aged in new charred American oak barrels
• Warehouse: Warehouse H
• Alcohol: 46.5% ABV / 93 Proof

Tasting Profile

• Appearance: Deep amber with warm copper and golden highlights.
• Nose: Creamy vanilla, caramel and butterscotch, followed by orange peel, honey, nutmeg, clove and polished oak.
• Palate: Smooth and beautifully balanced, revealing dry vanilla, citrus, caramel and toasted oak supported by cinnamon, nutmeg and gentle rye spice.
• Structure: Medium to full-bodied, with an elegant texture and sufficient warmth to carry its generous flavor.
• Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering vanilla, honey, baking spices and seasoned oak.

Summary

First introduced in 1984, Blanton’s Original was the world’s first commercially released single barrel bourbon and helped create the modern super-premium bourbon category.

Each bottle is filled from one carefully selected barrel from the center-cut sections of the historic metal-clad Warehouse H. Because every barrel develops individually, subtle variations in aroma, flavor and intensity make each bottle a distinctive expression of its origin.

Bottle Details

Every bottle carries handwritten barrel information, including the dump date, barrel number and warehouse location. Its iconic horse-and-jockey stopper celebrates Kentucky’s celebrated bourbon and thoroughbred-racing heritage.

Drinking Window

Ready to enjoy immediately and capable of keeping almost indefinitely when stored upright, tightly sealed and away from heat and direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within two to three years for maximum aromatic freshness.

Serving Recommendation

Serve neat or over a single large ice cube. Add a few drops of water to reveal additional layers of vanilla, citrus, and spice.

Food Pairing

Excellent with grilled steak, smoked brisket, barbecue ribs, glazed pork, mature Cheddar, roasted pecans, pecan pie, crème brûlée or dark chocolate.