. Appearance – Slightly darker than the original, but definitely in the same vein. Your email address will not be published. The best Blanton… monstrous review! Your email address will not be published. Nice reviews - enjoying the standard myself, I'd love to do a tasting among the different releases. Many viewers felt season two fell short. These are followed by cloves, muscovado sugar, more cinnamon syrup, vanilla and pecan nuts. The rich … John, nice reviews. Oak. Blanton’s Gold or “Blanton’s Gold Edition” was the second Blanton’s Bourbon label to be introduced to the Blanton’s line. They come in 8 different varieties that, when arranged in succession, spell out BLANTON… Profoundly full-flavoured. 7.5/10, Nose – Warm cornbread, oak, alcohol, peaches, something resembling a warm peach cobbler? This, the Blanton’s Gold … In the mouth: Astringent toffee, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, hints of peaches, brandied cherry juice and watermelon. Slightly more alcohol on the nose. Nice legs, with a little beaded ring around the top. Blanton’s Original … Plus the gold Sharpie-like print on the bottle and gold … 12/15, Taste – Spicier than the original. i prefer rock hill farms, honestly. But I find this SFTB to be head and shoulders better than the Original. Cool! An apple pie note creeps up at the end. 25/30, Finish – Lingering spice, more of that rich crème brulee. So if you are a fan of the holy hand grenade, you might wish to turn back now. I remember buying this for $85 around 3 years ago. Think I’ll sit back and have a sip. I have revisited it several times since, and always the same conclusion. The only difference between Blanton's Gold Edition and the Original Single Barrel is the amount of Kentucky limestone water added before bottling. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Support Malt Each Month By Becoming A Patron. I generally think of two American whiskey brands when I watch Westworld. Glasgow 1770 Triple Distilled Release No.1, New Riff Bourbon Justins’ House of Bourbon Store Pick. So I guess more locals are buying it at home or tourists are buying them. I had hoped the scents would be as strong as the last bottle due to the abv. I think it’s a great deal at that price. I was planning on doing a Blanton’s vertical as I have the Gold version but it’s still unopened. 13/15. This applies vice versa as well. Each bottle is hand filled, sealed, labelled and individually numbered. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Do you think the bourbon has stayed the same over the years? The Original Single Barrel is the most recognised and widely available Blanton’s. At 103 proof, Blanton’s Gold Edition comes in 10 proof points higher than Blanton’s Original Single Barrel that you can buy in the U.S., which is sold at 93 proof. The Gold version is bottled at 51.5% while the standard version is bottled at 46.5%. I’ve only seen Blanton’s in HK, Singapore and Japan. Presence is felt on direct contact, but as swirled around on the tongue, it has little lingering ability. There are 7 different core varieties of Blanton’s Bourbon: Blanton’s Original - “The Original Single Barrel Bourbon”, introduced in 1984 and bottled at 93 Proof, 46.5% ABV, it is still produced today. Hi Ben, all Blanton’s are single barrels. The additional 5% makes a huge difference. It’s still not an earth shattering bourbon to me, but it is one I like to sip on and would pick one up again if I came across it while traveling. 11/15, Taste – Light oak, a bit of spice. Aside from Blanton’s they own other brands that use Buffalo Trace Distillery’s mash bill #2 like Ancient Age, Rockhill Farms, Elmer T Lee and Hancock’s Reserve. Blanton's Original is a near-perfect daily sipper for me. How about Blanton’s Gold? A bit of a nutty smell, like pecan pie perhaps. Overall – 85/100 – This is a big step up over the original Blanton’s. Undoubtedly one of the greatest bourbons on the planet, Blanton's Gold is hand-bottled from the best casks at the distillery. Blanton’s Gold Edition 700ml - Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning connoisseurs who appreciate exceptional smoothness and clean finish in their bourbon whiskey. Some of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. Blanton’s Gold Edition – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill 2, 103 proof, not available in the US. Cap Damage Blanton 's Gold Single Barrel Dumped in 2020 75 cl US 103 Proof, Sazerac Company United State Buffalo Trace Distillery -US $ 353 .22 $ 470 .96 / 1000ml The Gold Edition was the second version created, after the Original 93 proof. i have only had regular blanton's a few times and don't remember being blown away. Blanton’s Gold is sold in select non-U.S. markets in 700 mL label-less bottles, rather than the standard 750 mL. Overall – 90/100 – Definitely my favorite of the Blanton’s offerings I’ve tried. Many years later, the Blanton’s brand was created. Still hand crafted in the same tradition Blanton’s is distilled, … This is far better than Blanton’s Original … I have 2 unopened(yet) bottles of Blantons on my bar, as well as half the one gifted to me by my daughter. It's just the right balance of sweet and boozy, with lots of complexity to keep me interested. His interest started with single malts in 2012, before he moved into rum and mezcal in search of malterntaitves – and a passion for travel then helped build his drinks collection. A high-proof version of Blanton's Original needed to be made, and it comes in form of Blanton's Gold Edition bottled at 51.5% ABV (compared to 46.5% ABV of Blanton's Original). Original bottling 3.9 (72), 2 Eagle Rare 10Y - 45% - 0.7l . 13.5/15. Really reflects my opinion of Blanton's perfectly. However, there are numerous offerings under the Blanton’s name. It's good stuff, if I'd tried it before sending those bottles out I might have held onto more! I think of those two mainly due to them being American whiskey and their marketing. I’ve got a bunch of notes that I need to convert to reviews here, so I’m going to start out with a bang and give you a side by side by side of the Blanton’s lineup that I’ve got. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Tart cherries. My family is originally from Frankfort, KY. My Grandmother was a Blanton, and her father moved the family from Frankfort, KY to Jordan Valley when Gram was just a child. I continually spread the praises and share a taste, whenever possible. Dumped 12/27/2011, purchased in Grand Cayman. Blanton’s Original – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill 2, 93 proof, ~$50 locally. It’s very complex and expressive. The abv of Straight from the Barrels will vary depending on the barrel. What kind of Malt contributor would I be if I can’t associate that fiery and romanticized era with American whiskey. John is a cocktail and spirits enthusiast born and raised in Manila. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. So, I’ll just compare the Original Single Barrel and the Straight from the Barrel for this review. Some of the cherry crumb pie does carry over. We’ll roll our eyes at “single-stalk corn syrup” … SFTB is outstanding though. Please Note: Unfortunately, the wax atop these Blanton… Aside from the regular Blanton’s Bourbon available here in the USA there’s three other international offerings available in the global market. The warmth sits on the tongue for an enjoyable minute. Instead of mash #1, found in products such as Buffalo Trace … Blanton’s Gold is crafted from the same high-rye mash bill as the popular Blanton’s Original Single Barrel, but it is bottled at 103 proof rather than the standard 93 proof. Required fields are marked *. I generally pay about $160 for mine, but I take a couple months minimum to finish a bottle once I've opened it. All of my reviews are done neat with a Glencairn, unless otherwise noted. I haven’t seen much of it get ordered bars. You can pretty much always get SFTB online, though it's a bit pricey once shipping factors in. Pie crumble, vanilla bean. Others do paid-for content with brands. The smaller size means you get a little less bourbon for the buck but the higher 103 proof means you get a little more bang. The bottle showcases a horse and jockey atop its stopper, in various poses to mimic running a … Dumped on 2-2-16, Stored in warehouse H, from barrel # 786, on rick 52 and bottled at 46.5% abv. After resting for a bit, the alcohol notes are less harsh than both the gold and the original. If you want more in depth discussion regarding Blanton’s history, Taylor has already covered it before. Its really fallen off since then, so the fact that the best of your reviews was from the oldest bottle of the 3 makes a lot of sense... Gold is amazing, it is one of the best things on this little blue marble. 10.5/15. Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort announced Thursday that the Gold Edition of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, previously unavailable in the United States… Whisky reviews, news & features without favour. Hi, i bought my blanton’s sftb in Russia. But the different horse top designs just remind me of the stationary galloping horse in season one’s opening credits. Whether or not that’s true really doesn’t matter at this point as there are plenty of quality single barrel … As we go through life, we learn to associate different things with the different aspects of our lives. At the price point of between $50 and $60, this is a great buy. 8/10, Nose – Fragrant. I don’t blame the new fans. Also, Blanton’s horse tops represent a horse jockey in a race and not a cowboy. Blanton's Gold is distilled from a mashbill of corn, rye and malted barley. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Still haven't tapped that Blanton's STFU you sent me, but even more excited now! Hoping my company sends me back to Cayman sooner than later! BT stores barrels destined to become Blanton's in Warehouse H, but without any distinction among Green, Black, Standard Ecru Label, Silver, Gold, or Straight from the Barrel bottlings. On the nose: A mellow heat followed by mild scents of toffee, honey, dusty wooden furniture, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. If I were to compare this with Westworld’s season 1 though, because it was our intro to the show just like this bourbon is our intro to Blanton’s, it wouldn’t fit the boot. Don’t miss out on both of these highly sought after single barrel bourbons, with the Gold Edition being awarded single cask of the … On the nose: Sweet and floral on the nose and not so much heat. Entire set of gold BLANTONS bottle stoppers with velvet Blanton's bag. Strong scents of honey, vanilla, hints of peach and cinnamon. Each box tells the … Bourbon Pursuit also discussed it with Fred Minnick. As a result, I’ve been hearing that Blanton’s has been hard to find in the US as of late. I'm more of a SFTB guy. That being said, it has a stronger taste of … It's an amazing little spot, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Two Hashtags makes the text bold, bigger, and a different color (I think). official_tasting_notes 27. Blanton’s Gold Edition – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill 2, 103 proof, not available in the US. I wish HK all the best as I am very fond of that place. We don’t want to sell out, because we want to keep challenging the industry. Very similar to the taste profile, almost indistinguishable. Although I’m sure that by the time this article sees the light of day, the season will have already wrapped up. Dumped 12/27/2011, purchased in Grand Cayman. While this isn’t perfect, you can’t go wrong with this bourbon. Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill 2, 129 proof, not available in the US. I’ve heard some people say it reminds them of the Holy Hand Grenade in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The show may have left behind the wild wild west theme this season, but I still can’t shake that old image of theirs from my head. Blanton’s Original and Blanton’s Gold Back In Stock. I am guessing this is not extra aged so there’s not much added complexity and length. There’s the viscous mouthfeel I’ve been looking for. This 103 proof Blanton’s Gold … When we are asked to think of an old less and less lawful America, cowboys on horseback with revolvers usually come to mind. I've always found Blanton's normal offering to be underwhelming. Press Esc to cancel. Some people might like that, but to me, it just means boring. But we could do with your support each month – think of it as buying us a dram. I’d be hesitant to say it’s a great deal. Honey, peppers, hints of peach jam, vanilla, brandied cherry juice, cinnamon syrup, toffee, caramel followed by heat appropriate with the abv. Blanton’s is an award winning bourbon of the highest quality. 27/30, Mouthfeel – A bit more viscous than the original, but still lacking the oily tongue-coating mouthfeel I prefer in a whiskey. When whisky gets political, designed to support the protest moment here in Hong Kong earlier this year and flavour profile was picked to matched with the goings on, smoke, fire, some sulphur and youthful vigour apparently. Press J to jump to the feed. Dumped on 6-6-13, From barrel # 298 in warehouse H on rack # 46, bottled at 64.1% abv. https://m.facebook.com/story/graphql_permalink/?graphql_id=UzpfSTEwMDMxNDAyNDg3ODk5MToxNTQ2MDk5MDYxMTYwNjk%3D. Four Hashtags is like 2 but in the same color? Although it looks like the Gold will be available in the US in limited amounts soon. It's a totally different animal. That’s a pretty cool label you just shared. 28/30, Mouthfeel – Much better! Dumped 6/4/2009, purchased in Grand Cayman. It’s a bit hard to believe that this is the same whiskey as the original, just at barrel proof. My bottle was dumped 6/6/13. In the Blanton’s fashion it’s not overly complex with wave on wave of flavor, but it is certainly an enjoyable finish. 13.5/15, Taste – Cinnamon. Of course, movies and shows have shown us that cowboys like to spend their time drinking booze in saloons. I got ’em!! 27/30, Finish – You can tell on the finish that this is a barrel proof bourbon. Decent legs, well defined on the side of the glass. A very solid barrel proof whiskey that I would buy regularly if available here in the US. I will start out by saying that I am generally not a fan of Blanton’s original, I purchased a bottle last year and was underwhelmed, especially considering the price. We don’t want to partner with brands. having said that, i love SFTB. It more than makes up for it in the mouth. Because this is a single barrel … Original bottling 3.5 (76), 7 Blantons Original - 46.5% - 0.7l . Legal or not, “single barrel” still really matters. The signature bottle top that adorns every bottle Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon. I agree with them. It's not that it's a bad bourbon, but at that price point, it's in some pretty elite company and just can't compete. Each top is mounted with a horse and jockey in a progressive horse race. The nose is the best part to me, but it just can’t make up for the lack of flavor. The bottle is the same, but the label is … you might not have noticed it intentionally, but blantons has gotten worse over the years (imo). Surprisingly little alcohol burn. Legs roll much more slowly down the glass. None of what I really liked in the nose carries over to the taste. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. The first season is just a masterpiece while this bourbon is, at its best, a great deal. Today, Blanton’s Single Barrel has become one of the most revered and award-winning bourbons on the market. He owned 3 saloons and a gorgeous string of race horses….wanna see pictures?? I feel that due to the single barrel nature, I owe it to myself and the Blanton’s label to try it again from another barrel, but it’s unlikely to be from another bottle that I buy. Review: Blanton’s Gold Edition and Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel Bourbon. Blanton’s claims to be the first and original single barrel bourbon dating back to 1984. They just aren’t even close. Original … Simply put, it’s a boring drinking experience. We talk about bourbon, rye, or any American whiskey here (yes, even Jack). Unlike Westworld’s season two this did not disappoint. Hahaha I didn't notice the stfu until I read the other comment. The Gold Edition, alongside Special Reserve (green label and promoted as the introductory … We don’t want to sell advertising. 8/10. Mouthfilling warmth, tannic oak that puckers the tongue a bit. I’ve never been to Russia nor any part of the EU but that’s nice to know. The title is an obvious give away that, for me, I associate the Blanton’s with the show more. Overall – 76/100 – I’m sure I’ll take some heat here, but I just really cannot get into this one despite multiple attempts. Appearance – A shade or two darker than the gold, but not as dark as I expected from the barrel proof. Reviews and discussions are encouraged, check out the stuff we've compiled in the sidebar and our review archive! Warm caramel. ... For only 5% higher alcohol, the results are surprising. Because of this strange nature, the only Blanton’s available within the US is the original 93 proof version. This is the first SFTB I’ve tried and owned so I have no other comparisons. In the mouth: Astringent texture followed by mild heat and sweet bourbon notes. A bit of crème brulee in there as well. The Original is slightly disappointing and shy on the nose. I guess it would depend on the barrel your SFTB came from. No one really knows why but it’s part of the non-disclosure agreement between the brand owner, Age Int’l, and Sazerac. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Blanton's is the Original Single Barrel Bourbon that retains its uniqueness today by virtue of world wide critical acclaim. You see, I AM a direct Blanton descendant. Not a bad start, as if you’ll recall from previous reviews, I love a good nosing whiskey. . 8/10, Nose – A definite bold step up from the original. Pie Crust. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. 21/30, Finish – A bit of lingering spice, but fades out rather uneventfully. I was planning on doing a Blanton’s vertical as I have the Gold version but it’s still unopened. Nose – A definite bold step up from the original… As a Blanton’s descendant, I’m assuming you’ve had access to older bottles. So, I’ll just compare the Original Single Barrel and the Straight from the Barrel for this review. Those are Blanton’s and High West. Morning John, would the straight from the barrel be counted as a single barrel or would it be a vatting of various barrels? One word to me is synonymous with Blanton’s, and that’s “smooth”. Each bottle has its own Collector’s Box: the Straight from the Barrel comes in a mahogany box, the Gold has a black box and the Original comes in a natural color box. But I’ve been seeing it at around $100 to $110 ever since it won an award two years ago. Its currently only … I remember my previous bottle of this being more fragrant and sweeter. We try these two amazing bourbon and tell you which one you should be buying and if they're worth the money Peach jam, hints of pineapple, hints of figs, hints of rye and more honey. Oak. ... Blanton's Original 70cl / 46.5% £64.95 … The 103 proof Blanton’s Gold Edition is the same recipe as Blanton’s Original,. But I guess this is the issue with single barrels. Blanton’s Gold Edition is, first of all, of a higher proof than their regular Blanton’s, and you will notice the extra 5% alcohol even from the first sip. But I’m seeing less of it in stores in Tokyo. Read more about our new Patron offering, or hit the button below to contribute. Hints of apple pie, nuts, toffee and caramel come out after. So, it’s safe to say the regular Blanton’s Original Single Barrel is the first Blanton’s a lot of us have tried. it's thick, bold, and deeply sweet - just the way i like my bourbon. This Straight from The Barrel is basically an Original Single Barrel on steroids. 26/30, Mouthfeel – Below average viscosity. The original, the Gold (103 proof), and the Straight from the Barrel (barrel proof) which I will be reviewing today; as well as the Special Reserve (80 proof), Silver Edition (98 proof and discontinued), and some special editions such as private label versions for La Maison du Whisky, including Paris by Day (100 proof) and Paris by Night (120 proof). Appearance – Dark gold. Blanton’s Bourbon: The Original Single Barrel Bourbon whiskey. Appearance – Slightly darker than the original, but definitely in the same vein. If you … Blanton´s Gold is one of the lighter Bourbons. Good afternoon r/bourbon! Despite being made in the Buffalo Trace Distillery, there are at least four other expressions (Black, Green, Straight from the Barrel & Gold) of Blanton’s not available in the US. For a bit of a background, Age Int’l is owned by a Japanese company called Takara Shuzo. Not exactly what I'd call a good value proposition. A superb single barrel bourbon. Learn more about our range of award winning single barrel Bourbon whiskey; Blanton's Original Single Barrel (93 proof), Blanton's Gold Edition (103 proof), Blanton's Straight From the Barrel (Barrel proof), and Blanton… … I’m sure that some readers will say High West would fit the boot better because of their marketing. When I started into bourbon (2010-2011 timeframe) blantons was consistently awesome. It gets talked up quite a bit around here, but I found it a bit simple and light. Blanton’s is often considered the original single barrel bourbon sold in the modern market (the past 40 years or so). BLANTON’S GOLD. Blanton’s Gold is one of Blanton’s (Buffalo Trace) international single barrel offerings. The bottle is unique. Y’all have a good evening boys…. It’s very apparent since more people have been able to associate themselves with Blanton’s lately thanks to shows and movies like Justified and John Wick. Thanks, Taylor. You can insert three underscores (_) in a row in it's own line to have a line all the way across the body to separate the reviews, like this: You can also use a hashtag (#) in front of text to make that line a header with a dotted line break. Basically, I find it to be a pretty good $25-30 bourbon that they're asking $50 for. STFU sounds a bit harsh. It has been awarded international gold medals, grand gold medals, … Much better coating the tongue, though I’d say it still falls short of the velvety blanket that is George T Stagg or Thomas H Handy. Aside from Japan, Singapore and France, I’m not sure which other countries sell more than just the Original Single Barrel. Has Blanton’s mania affected inventory or prices in Asia in the way that it has in the U.S.? Nice legs, with a little beaded ring around the top. As most of you know, the Buffalo Trace mash bill #2 is a strange beast in that while it is distilled by Buffalo Trace, the brands themselves are owned by Takara Shuzo Lrd Co, which acquired Age International (who started Blanton’s) years ago. Westworld is finally back with its third season. Strong nose of cherry cobbler. Great review. A second sip gave off hints of rye, wooden furniture, leather, cloves, caramelized orange peel oil and a nutty syrup.
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