The history of Blanton’s, the world’s first single barrel bourbon:
Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee introduced the world to Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon a year before he retired in 1985 from Buffalo Trace Distillery.
In doing so, Les revolutionized the industry by creating the “super premium” category of bourbon with the world’s first single barrel bourbon.
This idea was somewhat radical at the time because it challenged the identity of what most folks thought bourbon to be.
Today, most bourbon distilleries offer one or more single barrel bottlings, but Blanton’s was the first, and is still believed to be one the finest, single barrel on the market.
The distiller’s website describes Blanton’s taste profile as sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon.
Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best served neat or on the rocks. Bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume.
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