Blanton's Gold Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
Blanton's Gold Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
Blanton's Gold Single Barrel Bourbon is a masterpiece born from the visionary mind of Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee in 1984. Approaching retirement, Lee set out to create a bourbon of unparalleled quality, drawing inspiration from his formative years working under Colonel Albert B. Blanton in the late 1940s. Blanton, the former president of the distillery until 1952, left an indelible mark on Lee, leading to the creation of Blanton's Single Barrel. Blanton's Gold represents the pinnacle of this legacy, a single barrel bourbon that epitomizes the commitment to excellence and craftsmanship.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A single barrel bourbon makes a considered gift because each bottle reflects the one barrel it came from, and Blanton's Gold brings a real story with it. Made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, the Blanton's Single Barrel line traces back to Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee, who created it in 1984, inspired by his years working under Colonel Albert B. Blanton in the late 1940s. In the glass, expect caramel, vanilla and a touch of honey on the nose. The full, luscious palate brings toffee, dark chocolate, dried fruit and warm baking spice, and the finish balances sweetness and oak. It suits the bourbon enthusiast who likes to sip slowly and compare notes, or anyone marking a promotion, a retirement or a milestone birthday. Pour it neat, or add a small splash of water to open it up, and it becomes the bottle they save for the toasts that matter.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate truffles — The dark chocolate and dried fruit on the palate echo the richness of good chocolate.
- Pecan pie — Its caramel, toffee and warm baking spice notes mirror the pie's buttery, nutty sweetness.
- Promotion or retirement toast — A single barrel bourbon with a story makes a fitting pour for marking a milestone, and its sweet-and-oak finish lingers like the moment.
Questions about this bottle
What does Blanton's Gold taste like?
The nose offers caramel, vanilla and a touch of honey with subtle oak and spice. On the palate come layers of toffee, dark chocolate and dried fruit with warm baking spice. It is full-bodied, and the lingering finish balances sweetness and oak.
How is it best enjoyed?
Sip it neat to appreciate its complexity. A small splash of water can bring out certain nuances and reveal more layers. It also works well in a tasting flight alongside other bourbons, where its single barrel character stands out.
Who makes it, and what is the story behind it?
It is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee created Blanton's Single Barrel in 1984, inspired by his formative years working under Colonel Albert B. Blanton, the distillery's former president, in the late 1940s.
What is it made from, and does it carry an age statement?
It is a Kentucky bourbon made from a corn-dominant mash bill and matured in new charred oak. The bottle carries no age statement, and it comes in a 750 ml size.
