Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey With Gift
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey With Gift
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon is a testament to the legacy of Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee and a tribute to the historic tradition established by Colonel Albert B. Blanton. This exceptional bourbon was born in 1984 when Elmer T. Lee, nearing retirement, embarked on a mission to create a bourbon of unparalleled quality. Drawing inspiration from his early days working under Colonel Blanton in the late 1940s, Mr. Lee remembered a remarkable tradition. Colonel Blanton would personally select "honey barrels" from the center cut of Warehouse H, reserving these exceptional barrels for special occasions and dignitaries. Each of these chosen barrels would be bottled individually, capturing the essence of its unique flavor profile. In homage to this tradition, Elmer T. Lee christened this new bourbon "Blanton's Single Barrel," preserving the essence of Colonel Blanton's commitment to excellence.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle with a story worth telling, which makes it an easy gift to hand over. Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee introduced it in 1984 as a tribute to Colonel Albert B. Blanton, who personally selected "honey barrels" from the center cut of Warehouse H for special occasions and dignitaries, bottling each one individually. That single-barrel idea carries through here, so the recipient is pouring whiskey drawn from one barrel. It suits the bourbon lover marking a milestone, such as a promotion, a retirement, a landmark birthday, or a thank-you to a mentor who appreciates a little history with their pour. In the glass, expect caramel, vanilla and toasted oak on the nose, then honey sweetness meeting warming rye spice on a full-bodied palate, with a lasting finish of charred oak and a hint of citrus zest. It rewards slow sipping neat, opens up with a single drop of water, and makes a gracious Old Fashioned when friends gather to celebrate.
Pairs well with
- Retirement or promotion toast — A bourbon created to honor a legacy suits a career milestone, and its warm caramel and honey character makes a celebratory pour feel considered.
- Pecan pie or caramel desserts — The bourbon's caramel, vanilla and honey notes echo the dessert's sweetness, while the rye spice keeps the pairing from tipping into cloying.
- Grilled ribeye steak — The charred oak finish and baking spice complement the savory crust of a well-seared steak.
Questions about this bottle
What does Blanton's Single Barrel taste like?
The nose offers caramel, vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, caramel and honey sweetness lead into warming rye spice for a balanced, full-bodied sip. The finish is long and warm, with charred oak and subtle hints of citrus zest.
What does single barrel mean for this bourbon?
It honors Colonel Albert B. Blanton's tradition of choosing exceptional "honey barrels" from the center cut of Warehouse H and bottling each one individually. Elmer T. Lee named this bourbon Blanton's Single Barrel in 1984 to preserve that practice of bottling whiskey from one chosen barrel.
Who makes it and where is it from?
Blanton's Single Barrel is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. It is a bourbon made from a corn-dominant mash bill and matured in new charred oak, and it comes in a 750 ml bottle.
How should the recipient drink it?
Sipping it neat in a whiskey glass is the best way to appreciate its complexity, and a single drop of water can soften it and release more nuance. It also makes a classic Old Fashioned with a sugar cube, aromatic bitters, ice, an orange twist and a maraschino cherry.
