Blanton's Gold Single Barrel 103 Proof Bourbon Whiskey

Blanton's is known as the first commercially available single barrel Bourbon whiskey. Blanton's Gold was formally released only outside of the United States, but now this 103 proof single barrel will be available yearly in North America. It is made at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfork, Kentucky and currently comes exclusively from Warehouse H.
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[@lilithmorgan5853]

Thanks for the shout out guys! Sad we can’t see you all as well 😭 there’s always next year 😍😍🥃🥃

[@grantmordecai331]

I got SUPER lucky and was able to buy 1 bottle at retail. I haven't opened it yet, but I'm planning to open Labor Day weekend when I get to visit with my brother and some friends. Looking forward to trying it (and probably rewatching this video as we do)!

[@martinschwartz6452]

As a certified old geezer, I’m glad I had the opportunity to try in my youth (1960’s and ‘70’s) some of the great ones when they were affordable. I.W. Harper BiB and Old Weller 107 from Stitzel-Weller were my favorites. Later on I was lucky enough to get Pappy 15 made with Stitzel-Weller juice and pre Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare. These are all fond memories now so I’ll have to stick with the more pedestrian brands. At least there is some good bourbon out there that I can afford.

[@dannyscandies8561]

My bourbon buddy got me a bottle of Blanton‘s Gold for Christmas a couple of years ago. It had a UK sticker on it and he tried to pass it off as a university of Kentucky release. Almost had me fooled until I read the bottle. Great evening that night sipping on his bottle. I just uncorked mine about a month ago. Boy is it good.

[@kurjan1]

Hi guys from Australia... Just bought my first bottle this weekend. 🤣

[@soundwaveca]

We don’t get much bourbon wise in Canada but I’m glad I can get the gold on a semi-regular basis here. Best Blantons IMO, strikes the perfect balance between the regular and SFTB and is the perfect proof.

[@paytonwoodruff3621]

What’s the price?

[@coryhimmelspach1101]

@@paytonwoodruff3621 I find blantons gold for 109-120 Canadian. So around 80usd. But some place charge up to 169 Canadian. Regular blantons is everywhere for 70 Canadian.

[@soundwaveca]

Cory Himmelspach Yeah $100-130 is typical.

[@robertreed711]

Considering the mash bill and proof point I'd love to see you do a blind of this and the Rock Hill Farms!

[@mikedubs9940]

“Get a hold of your horses Chad”you guys are the best..

[@trooper5157]

Its March 2023 and i FINALLY got one. MSRP is now $130 and I was happy to snag it at retail. My only issue with it... I hate fingerprints on my bottles and this one, being all shiny glass, if very friendly to fingerprint smudges. You just can't touch it without leaving prints all over. Wiping it carefully is good, but you gotta be careful because of the handwritten gold font on it for the the barrel#, bottle#, rick info, etc.

[@donishita]

Great job Chad, I was waiting for a Goldmember reference and I didn't have to wait long into the video! I bet this pairs well with a smoke and a pancake? bong and a blintz? pipe and a crepe? Thanks for the shout out!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Of course!

[@christatz5719]

Hahaha Don

[@claudejolicoeur6660]

Got some recently in Canada. I had to order from Calgary and I live in Montreal. That is about 3,000 km. It is not available in our provincial supplier the SAQ. Nor is it available in Ontario. i have not opened the bottle yet. I paid 160.00 Canadian $. And I had to paid to mail it to me. Following this post, i can hardly wait to compare to the 93 proof. Thanks for the review. Au revoir.

[@darthjeff8288]

$120 seems like a huge jump. I wont lie though, if I find it for less than $150 I'd ask if they have two.

[@TheWacman7]

Mmmmm Blanton's Gold!

[@TheWacman7]

Living vicariously as Eagle Rare is a white whale at this point around here... this would be a Lock Ness Monster.

[@charlymiller]

I am also surprised how much you like it, to be honest. I am having a pour of my Gold bottle, and somehow, it lost a bit of magic compared to a couple of years ago. It is open for two years, but I don't think it changed much. Its rather me who changed much, having explored Booker's, ECBP, Stagg jr. and so on since. I have a bottle of the Straight from the Barrel Blanton's from 2013, but I hesitate for five years to open it. The fact that I won't replace it for a crazy price - I paid 48 Euro back then by the way - makes it even harder. I think it will be a very special occasion, when I open it... However ... I got two bottles of 2015-02 Booker's today, which I ordered some days ago. Hooray, today was a good day ;) Cheers!

[@mikedubs9940]

And you guys are right..the prices are nuts..but as long as people will pay.. it will continue.

[@DavidBenson2]

I was in Paris last fall and could’ve bought a bottle of this at MSRP, but passed on it bc I had my heart set on Straight from the Barrel. Now I’m kicking myself!😩

[@cancelchannel3394]

2018 must have been a good year for whiskey 😊

[@paulfix133]

Just found a 70cL bottle in France for $100. Had to snap it up quick. Haven’t cracked it yet. I’m waiting for that special occasion. 😁

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Nice!

[@shelobnegruth]

england 2023 found a bottle (i have it reserved) fetching thursday ... cant wait

[@royn8032]

The mouthfeel is what separates this from the rest...like tasting a cloud...Very good stuff....I like it much better than most BTAC

[@BGaud]

just bought Blanton's Gold, Old Forester Birthday & Weller 12 all for retail at my local Total Wine

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Congrats!

[@robertholmesiii4165]

No you didn’t

[@brettsurrett4596]

We all bourbon drinkers should kick the secondary markets ASS! LOL

[@nathanielking7590]

Blood Oath Pact 5, how do you feel about this Bourbon?

[@jonphillips416]

I laughed way too hard at “get ahold of your... hOrSeS...”

[@tomvoo75]

I deliver wine in the Colorado Rockies. The other day I saw regular Blantons for 250.00.

[@jakewkayakfishing8457]

2:40 🤣 I agree that certain LE's are worth the msrp in the 100-200 price point just because there is no alternative to experience that flavor profile. I get sick of chain store employees telling me that LE's are over rated because there are "plenty of other good bourbons on the shelf", then trying to get me to buy whatever product corporate is telling them to push. Yes, there are plenty of other good bourbons on the shelf, but there are certain really GREAT bourbons that there is no substitute for. That said, paying 2 to 10 times over msrp on the secondary for a LE is foolish.

[@christophersmith8486]

Got one at my local liquor store in Lancaster, Sc!

[@hbotes1]

I bought 4 bottles(Gold) in South-Africa @ $55 per bottle.....and 2 bottles of original barrel proof(regular) @ $35 a bottle

[@Andreas-1979]

A lot of videos this week! That's great! Does this continue during Bourbon heritage month? And nice shirt, Chad. Cheers, Andy

[@877-MASH-NOW]

More whiskey reviews. Whoo hoo. Whiskey cheers.

[@jakeizlove]

I got a bottle in trade. Not opened (yet), but doubt it’s twice as good as typical Blanton’s. At MSRP? I’d probably succumb to FOMO in order to get a second bottle. Honestly, I haven’t tasted anything worth secondary market prices or what some brick-and-mortar stores are asking for allocated (i.e., $500 CYPB) stuff.

[@VaryingViewpoint]

Great review!

[@bgj2940]

The variation from Blanton's gold and SFTB is extreme... Some are great most are average. Some I would pay $200+ for ... However most are barely worth paying over retail and without trying it's first which means it's a gamble if you get a good one or not. Compared to other readily available products it's not worth the time/effort/money required to get a bottle.

[@davelewin59]

I just picked up 2 bottles here in Australia for the equivalent of USD110.00 !!

[@WhisperEve]

It's funny. I was looking at your very first episode when this one popped up in the fwwd. You two have come a long way. Congrats to ya...And I'm gonna have to find this one....cuz as Chad says, "I Love GOLD"!!! Lol.....I do have one question for you two. You were obviously knew each other well when that first episode happened. How long did you know each other before that? And knew about how you both were into bourbon? Anyway, keep doing what you do and always looking forward to your videos. Take care.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

We had known each other for about a year or so when we started the channel. If you wanna know how it all came about, there's an article that The Whiskey Wash did about us that came out recently. Check it out if you would like: thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/bourbon/its-bourbon-night-bourbon-love-tie-together-a-very-popular-youtube-whiskey-channel/

[@WhisperEve]

@@ItsBourbonNight Awesome..I will definitely give it a read..And got your Glencairns recently. I have to break them in soon..And like the cute card of you too. Take care.

[@doctorwho311]

One of my friends who is great friends with a local store owner got a bottle at retail two weeks ago

[@JL-pd1sm]

Can you guys review EH Taylor Amaranth Grain of the gods? Would love to get your opinion. I was able to get two of them and haven’t opened yet.

[@christatz5719]

Glad you enjoyed. Time for you to do a flight fight on the range to find your favourite profile....Will LMDW 120 still win out. Hope we can be back next year when Covid Shit Show is done with...maybe slip in a taster on my LMDW 105 Proof for you guys

[@catnapgee5357]

how much do you think a Blantons original and a Gold bottle will be worth in say .. 20 years?

[@lpagliacco]

Not as much as you'd think. The hype may die down a bit/the most hyped people may not be with us by then/the new crowd may get their fill by the distilleries that produce more. I'm a tater so I have no knowledge nor do I represent the taters, but I think the distilleries will release more inevitably because the taters are going to quit hunting because it's just impossible. Like casinos, you gotta let 'em win some to hook em on.

[@neilsmith8839]

What was the date on that bottle?

[@jrichard711]

I bought a bottle in Japan a couple of months ago for $120

[@callawaymichael68]

Looking at it as an LE as it is here and even comparing it to the other offerings from Buffalo Trace I have no interest in paying $20 more (retail) for anything in the BTAC for a Blanton’s they just added a little less water to and put in a different bottle.

[@circlesofficialmusic]

I agree 100%. Blantons over $60 is a pass for me too.

[@seamonster170]

It was at a total wine in Austin Texas!

[@metalguyn]

Did you buy one? My total wine doesnt have any

[@adamcastro4425]

Do they still have some?

[@seamonster170]

metalguyn no I didn’t have the money for it

[@seamonster170]

Adam Castro no it sold out in 30mins

[@eddeppenbrook4188]

A local liquor store in Arizona has this for $400.00. Not a freaking chance!

[@josealferez6376]

I just picked one up here in Stuttgart, Germany. 175€😅

[@rubenaguirre168]

Well, now I'd like to see a video about some "worth it" bourbons at the 120ish price point.

[@kzoohardyboy]

BTAC, Pappy, Old Fitz Bib, EC 18/23 yr., WT Master's Keep (depending). That's my list. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few.

[@rubenaguirre168]

@@kzoohardyboy hard part for me would be finding any of those for that price point. Most of my liquor stores sell all of those at secondary prices.

[@jdkimple]

Three bottles of Henry McKenna 10y

[@austinscott2577]

Ive seen it in Georgetown for sale, $200.

[@joeappleton6849]

Nice review to pricey

[@jonnyhrdwood]

I'm so damn jealous

[@Mowntandewey]

It pisses me off how Buffalo Trace treats their US customers. I'm getting more and more disenchanted by this distillery.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

The Blanton's label is actually owned by a company that is in the UK, so it's not exactly the distillery's fault.

[@scottbartlett2087]

It's Bourbon Night I thought the brand was owned by a Japanese company. Did it switch hands again?

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Scott Bartlett Sazerac owns BT, but the Blanton’s label is owned by the UK company.

[@scottbartlett2087]

It's Bourbon Night I thought label was owned by Age International which is a Japanese Company.

[@jakewkayakfishing8457]

Please explain. Are you talking about availability? Blanton's aside, the rest of the BT lineup has very reasonable msrp. Name another 10 year bourbon for $30(ER). How about a 12 year wheater for $40(Weller 12).The distillery is not benefiting from the secondary market marking up the actual sale price. I think many unfairly blame the distillery for the crazy secondary prices(and even what smaller stores try to sell it for on the shelf). The juice is good, has a very unique flavor profile that is unlike anyone else's, and priced right by BT(Blanton's is really the only one I have an issue with). I do understand the frustration of not being able to find it on the shelf, and perhaps BT is partly to blame for that. I have been told they prefer to distribute to bars and restaurants over stores, not sure if that is accurate. If their endgame was to create such demand that they could drastically increase msrp you would think it would have happened already. It has gone up some, but other distilleries have actually increased prices more than they have, especially of LE's.

[@cosmictywlite]

You two a spoiled in the U.S.A ,in Australia Bourbon costs Twice has much. Cheers

[@Spydercos89]

Looking forward to hunting for this one

[@jacktilling5720]

what the hell, its $120aud like $85usd in melbourne. also not limited. that is weird since its coming from the u.s

[@ghantakha5568]

Drink blantons gold and wilk turkey 101 side by side and if you think blantons is any better than turkey 101 let me know.

[@TheBellCurve_]

Haha

[@clayrauch9718]

Ha. Total wine in Louisiana that puts that and Weller reserve and 12yr on the shelf!!. It is retail.

[@satanstrilogy2288]

W.O.W.

[@rami26s1]

I think that it is illegal to sell 70cl in the US so this must have been brought back by an individual.

[@benfrihauf2273]

it's also only 700ml. My guess is they get the higher proof by not adding that extra 50ml of water.

[@chetbellphoto]

The higher proof point is accomplished by not adding as much water when it comes out of the barrel.

[@johnbruce4003]

Saw the gold today online somewhere for $799, regular $389 Found it on sale for $249 and bought it just in case I can double my money!

[@czrs85]

At my local liquor store for $400. I'm not stupid.

[@MrIntenseproductionz]

It’s out there you just gotta hunt like really hunt...I’ll find it I’m sure of it

[@Mustelasan2]

A bourbon that won't be with us for long. It seems to me. Which is very sad. Now I don't know where to buy it.

[@chrisb5986]

I cannot speak for anyone else, but I only want to hear about bourbon I can buy. Full stop.

[@robertbrangan9617]

You can order this from overseas easily

[@devenpatel3044]

Why is the bourbon always gone...!

[@blackice3395]

ST Martin $130

[@jasonc.5718]

5% more ABV than regular Blanton's but double the price is a complete ripoff. Don't waste your $.

[@paulfidei4297]

Agreed. I promise you if they blind tasted this in a flight and didn't know they wouldn't love it and ohhh and awwww over it like they did in this video. They love feeding the Buffalo trace hype machine. Have to keep your pockets greased i guess

[@bennetthasty7886]

Hey guys can you just put some in a Tupperware & mail me 😊😇

[@OttoBoy]

Never seen Blanton's sold at SRP - never. $60 will be $90. Blanton's Gold at $120 SRP? $180? $250? And then there's the issue of availability - unicorn.

[@leslieharvey6046]

Guy just told me $200 for a bottle

[@andyhopton]

$120 thats bonkers the equivalent price in the UK is between $95 and $110 how the hell does it fly 3000 miles and be atleast $10 cheaper

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Good question.

[@apparaoapparao]

First they fly it to the UK and Japan, then it flies back to the US, so the mark up is from the voyage. The splish splashing in the barrels while on the round trip flight adds at least ten to fifteen bucks to the US price when it gets back here.

[@bgj2940]

@@apparaoapparao you do realize they don't ship the actual barrel right.

[@peterwhite507]

Even worse is the equivalent price for Gold in Ontario, Canada,$76, but has become a lottery bottle. Did get 2 though last lottery.

[@apparaoapparao]

@@bgj2940 yes, just having fun.

[@PsychopathicBob1]

Not made in Kentucky and over a hundred dollars. KEEP IT

[@ItsBourbonNight]

PsychopathicBob1 It’s made in Frankfort, KY at Buffalo Trace. It just used to only be sold over seas.

[@704Jake]

I don't know why anyone would pay $120 for this. I can almost buy two bottles of ECBP for that price and I'm sure this Blantons not anywhere near as good as ECBP.

[@bloodshotTman]

Paid 40 for my ECBP

[@704Jake]

@@bloodshotTman Sweet. I paid $60 for B520 and $70 C920.

[@bloodshotTman]

@@704Jake Mine is also the B520.

[@WhiskeyForge]

Love your guys reviews until you repeat the same thing about MSRP, 30 times, every single video. We know, we know, we know.

[@jeremygoff9868]

Sarah is so beautiful 😍😍

[@dadof3crazygirls893]

Maybe this fall for me...

[@tombryan1]

Blantons is no better than a 35 dollar bottle of bourbon, in fact, many MGP distillations are better

[@zacharyposs4284]

Glen Karens....ha

[@Terry12345]

Just another example of Buffalo Trace taking advantage of their gullible customers 🙄

[@joeappleton6849]

BLantons. Gold. To hard find. Should not open. It. Because it’s a rare find

[@jeffherek4865]

I like your reviews, but both of you leaving out the T when pronouncing Blanton's is grating on my ears

[@ItsBourbonNight]

That's just how Kentuckians say it.

[@TheBilboTN]

@@ItsBourbonNight We say it the same way in Tennessee.

[@metalguyn]

They do say the T. I just re-listened. Clean out your ears old timer!