Whiskey Review: Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon

Blue grass goodness! I was enjoying a family get together when my uncle brought out this little gem. I jumped at the opportunity to try a new whiskey and was decently impressed by this Kentucky native. Don't get me wrong, nothing extraordinary, but still worth trying! It was Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon. He was testing it out and I was excited to try a new bourbon!


First off, a little about the whiskey it self...
Type: Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Type: Sour
Barrel Type: White Oak
Bottle Proof: 46.5% Alcohol by Volume - 93 proof

Now time to talk about the best part, drinking it!
Color: Reddish Amber, deep russet
Nose: Dried Citrus and Orange with a hint of Caramel and Vanilla.
Palate: Full and smooth, marked by Caramel, Orange, and Cloves.
Finish: short and sweet with Vanilla and Citrus.

My first glass was neat, like I try to do with every whiskey I taste. Then the next glass was with an ice cube. I recommend that everyone tries both ways, for it can really change how the whiskey tastes. You might find it is great neat or even better on the rocks. Variety is the spice of life! For this whiskey I loved it neat and was not impressed with the ice. The ice diluted this whiskey to a point not worth trying. Anyway, the first tasting was a smooth and sweeter upgrade from a stronger tasting Maker's Mark. It was more vanilla and spice than most bourbon and pretty good in that regard. Its complexity was actually quite unexpected. I might pick up a bottle later on, it didn’t blow me away but I think it would look good in my collection, plus it is a really neat bottle! Overall I give this bourbon a 8 of 10.

Questions for YOU:  Have you tried Blanton's yet? I hear it has quite the following and want your opinion on this.