Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon is widely credited as the world's first commercially marketed single-barrel bourbon, released in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee in honour of Colonel Albert B. Blanton. Distilled and aged at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky — specifically from Warehouse H, a metal-clad rickhouse Colonel Blanton chose for its faster, more intense maturation — each bottle is hand-dumped from a single cask, hand-labeled with the barrel number, and topped with one of eight collectible horse-and-jockey stoppers that spell out "BLANTONS" when lined up.
At 93 proof, the palate leans rich and complex: caramel, honeyed citrus, vanilla, baking spice, and a soft rye tingle, carried by a medium oak backbone and a long, warm finish. It drinks beautifully neat in a Glencairn, holds up over a single cube, and makes an unexpectedly elegant Old Fashioned when you want the base to drive the drink.
Blanton's is one of the most sought-after bourbons in Buffalo Trace's portfolio and has become a cult bottle on secondary markets. Collectors routinely chase the full eight-stopper set. If you already pour Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare, Blanton's is the natural next step up in the Buffalo Trace family.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the bourbon lover who appreciates a story in the glass, this bottle carries one worth telling. Widely credited as the first commercially marketed single-barrel bourbon, it was released in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee in honor of Colonel Albert B. Blanton. Each bottle is hand-dumped from a single cask at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, then hand-labeled with its barrel number. The horse-and-jockey stopper is one of eight collectible designs, which makes it a natural pick for someone already building a set. In the glass, expect caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak on the nose, honeyed sweetness and warm rye spice on the palate, and a long finish of charred oak and citrus zest. At 93 proof it rewards slow sipping neat or with a drop of water, yet it also builds a refined Old Fashioned. Give it for a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a promotion, when you want the gift to feel chosen with care.
Pairs well with
- Promotion or retirement celebration — Its rich caramel sweetness and long, warm oak finish make it a bottle worth opening slowly to mark a career milestone.
- Pecan pie — The pie's toasted nuts and brown-sugar filling echo the bourbon's caramel, honey, and baking spice notes.
- Salted dark chocolate — Bittersweet chocolate and a pinch of salt bring out the vanilla and charred oak while the rye spice keeps each bite lively.
Questions about this bottle
What does single barrel mean for this bourbon?
Each bottle is hand-dumped from one individual cask rather than a blend of many barrels, then hand-labeled with its barrel number. It is distilled and aged at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky, drawing from Warehouse H, a metal-clad rickhouse Colonel Blanton chose for its faster, more intense maturation.
What is special about the horse-and-jockey stopper?
Every bottle is topped with one of eight collectible horse-and-jockey stoppers. When all eight are lined up, they spell out "BLANTONS," and collectors routinely chase the full set, which adds a fun, personal layer to gifting this bottle.
What does it taste like?
The nose offers caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. The palate opens with caramel and honey sweetness followed by spicy rye, with baking spice and a medium oak backbone. The finish is long and warm, with lingering charred oak and subtle citrus zest.
How does it compare to Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare?
All three come from the Buffalo Trace family. If the recipient already pours Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare, Blanton's Single Barrel is positioned as the natural next step up, bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV) in a 750ml bottle with its signature single-barrel character.
