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Bourbon · Kentucky, USA

Blanton's Single Barrel

The original single-barrel bourbon, complete with the horse stopper.

ABV46.5%
AgeNAS
Price$65–80
Rating4.5 ★

Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Tasting notes

Nose
Caramel, vanilla, orange peel, and oak
Palate
Rich with caramel, vanilla, oak, and a wave of orange-spice
Finish
Long, with lingering oak and citrus

Flavor profile

caramelvanillaoakorangespice

How to drink it

  • neat
  • rocks

Food pairings

  • roasted duck
  • dark chocolate
  • smoked almonds
  • bourbon-glazed steak

Price tier

Splurge territory. $100+. Buy when you want something truly memorable.

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