{"product_id":"blantons-original-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon","description":"In the hushed stillness of Warehouse 14, where Kentucky sunlight filters through dusty air thick with the angels' share, sits a single barrel that would become something extraordinary. Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey stands as the whiskey that pioneered the single barrel movement, bottled at 93 proof from barrel No. 136, rick No. 35, dumped on May 2nd, 2023—each bottle a testament to the patient art of individual barrel selection.\n\nFrom the limestone springs of Frankfort, Kentucky, Blanton Distilling Company has crafted this bourbon using traditional methods that honor the legacy of Colonel Albert Blanton himself. Each barrel is individually selected, filtered, and bottled by hand, ensuring that no two bottles are exactly alike—a philosophy that celebrates the beautiful inconsistency of nature and time working together in charred American oak.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla custard, honey-drizzled biscuits, dried orange peel, sweet tobacco, subtle mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, cinnamon spice, leather-bound books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming oak tannins, brown butter, black pepper, lingering vanilla sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5% (93 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanton Distilling Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel No. 136, Warehouse 14, Rick No. 35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDump Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay 2, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat contemplation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring the unique character of this individual barrel selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marking milestone moments with America's original single barrel bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understanding how single barrel variations create distinct flavor profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharing the story of barrel No. 136 with fellow bourbon enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Blanton's Original taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's Original delivers a rich, complex bourbon experience with prominent vanilla and caramel notes from the charred oak barrel, complemented by honey sweetness, baking spices, and a warming finish. Each single barrel offers subtle variations, making every bottle unique while maintaining the signature Blanton's character of balanced sweetness and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blanton's good for cocktails or better neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's Original shines brightest when sipped neat or with a splash of water to appreciate its single barrel complexity. While it makes an exceptional Old Fashioned or Manhattan, the premium nature and unique barrel characteristics are best experienced without heavy mixers that might mask its distinctive flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Blanton's Original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour Blanton's Original neat in a Glencairn glass or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass. Let it rest for a few minutes to open up, then sip slowly to appreciate the layered flavors. Adding a few drops of room temperature water can help release additional aromatics from this 93-proof bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blanton's worth the price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's Original represents exceptional value for a single barrel bourbon, offering the pioneering single barrel experience with consistent quality and unique barrel-to-barrel variation. Each bottle provides a distinct tasting journey that showcases the craft of individual barrel selection, making it worthy of its premium positioning in the bourbon market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bourbons are similar to Blanton's?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBourbon enthusiasts who enjoy Blanton's often appreciate other premium single barrel expressions like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Four Roses Single Barrel, or Russell's Reserve Single Barrel. These share Blanton's emphasis on showcasing individual barrel character, though each distillery's unique mash bill and aging process creates distinct flavor signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blanton's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43347492765770,"sku":"BOSBKSB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_21db32c9-0f4f-4dc6-8978-05826a79266c.jpg?v=1772226393","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/blantons-original-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}