Blanton's Gold - The Holy Grail of Bourbons?

[@slbdrinks]

This is Trenton's mom......I think I need to a hire a hair and makeup person for Trenton. What in the world!!

[@t.martin3179]

😅

[@tontobb8956]

Get he Bryl cream out and push some through his hair. Honestly. He looks so funny. Like he just woke up Whip him into shape mom

[@paleggett1897]

Why? Styling SLB ❣️

[@stuartrollings602]

looks like he got shaken out of bed at the last minute!

[@NebFan06]

🤣

[@ryanburdue9000]

Trenton’s hair is stealing the show here 😂

[@techietank3900]

🤣

[@johnoleson8643]

😅😅

[@Jared40]

It's like he rolled out of bed and said screw it I'm not combing it today 😂

[@yvonnecaruso6853]

I agree!

[@sarge2832]

Exactly what I was thinking too! 😂

[@johnnyceetv1987]

My father has Alzheimer’s and can no longer speak to me. Love watching your vids guys. Not just for the reviews but it brings back memories of me and my dad hanging out.

[@JordanG_3031]

Classic SLBs 4:39 Trenton spills 5:47 Kurt can’t smell 7:07 100-110 proof is Kurt’s wheelhouse 8:20 Trenton talks about SweetTarts

[@FakingANerve]

But was it a "quintessential bourbon?"

[@FakingANerve]

9:20 Trenton asks for clarification on words 😂

[@JordanG_3031]

@@FakingANerve not this time. We can hope for more in the future.

[@JordanG_3031]

I debated adding that one too. I’ll do that in the future.

[@notahotshot]

Wait, so this is a rerun?

[@trentonfettig7265]

This is my favorite Blanton's(Gold). The first Bourbon i've been able to taste a grape note. Over the weekend I had regular BT, then Blantons special reserve, Blantons regular, and then Gold. Gold was a step above the rest, and the bottle looks spectacular.

[@hunterrgntr]

Kurt giving the quick tutorial on how to coat ur glencairn! Once again my favorite bourbon channel by far!

[@jamiestromberg8671]

Mine too!

[@piradii]

I just saw this on the shelf this past weekend and bought it for $159.99. I haven't tried it yet but I think I got a decent price. I've seen it for $400

[@Fisklina]

I find it amazing that it cost that much in the country where it's produced and I buy it here in Sweden for $90-95. Still pricey, but still.

[@jasonhunt2909]

You can find Blanton’s cheaper in other countries. It makes no sense.

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Cost of doing business they want you to buy in excess like here. So if the demand goes up so will the price tag.

[@dj-troost528]

Yes but our bourbon catalogue is HORRIBLE outside off the basics, i have about 40 bottles i want that are popular in America and never have been vaalibke in europe, we do get easier avalibility for buffalo trace but that is almost about it ​@@jasonhunt2909

[@marks4471]

With a new bottle, higher-proof bourbon, I do like to let it sit for about 10-15 minutes before sipping it. If you haven't tried Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Barrel Proof (130 proof), it is really good! I was skeptical at first, being JD isn't usually my favorite, but this Barrel Proof is really good and was about $65.

[@robertjr1254]

Way to hot for me, but the single barrel select , i think 94-96 proof is awesome

[@EnigmaOnStrings]

It’s very good, and JD makes good product just depends on which one - the coy hill is the best (running low only 3 bottles left lol)

[@NoFace-Killah]

Can't wait to try this when its finally available in 30 years

[@EnigmaOnStrings]

You can buy it in auction, it’s not that bad price wise - couple hundred bucks.

[@jakeizlove]

Findable, for sure.

[@kerrmoney]

It's 129$ at my local place

[@tweezerjam]

Wu Tang Forever ✊🏼

[@sergioseanez4299]

This is not that good, better off buying jack daniels Sinatra edition🎉

[@bigaznman]

Love the Gold more than the standard. Was lucky enough for my wife to find one in a small liquor store in Ansbach, Germany for $89 after currency exchange. I was excited and shocked that I had her check with the owner 3 times to be sure there wasn't anything lost in translation. 😂

[@customer9845]

Found a bottle in Belgium for the same price.

[@psaunier10]

I found a bottle at Globus by RAB a few weeks ago and then also found a store that has CASES of Blantons near Ramstein. 😂

[@kendricklemle3036]

Would love to see a video on a beginners guide to Japanese whiskeys. I've been wanting to try one since Kurt's top 5 all time list, but the ones I have available to me are so expensive I am nervous about jumping in.

[@pillcozby431]

You should try Taiwanese whiskies first. Any of the Kavalan Soloists are phenomenal. Most Japanese whiskies are way too light for people who like higher proof whiskies. Kavalan Soloists are all fully matured in whatever cask it's in and at cask strength.

[@Robert.Sheard]

Japanese whiskies can be pricey. May be worth trying a handful in a bar before you spring for a whole bottle. My personal favorite (right now) is the Peated Yoichi Single Malt. It's lightly peated and delicious (but not cheap).

[@slbdrinks]

We will do a Japanese show at some point. Going to take a lot of research for that one.

[@Mitchn92]

Was able to get a bottle of this at msrp at $125 in Illinois. Not sure about opening it or just letting it stay on the shelf. Glad you guys reviewed it. I thought it might be coming since it just got released

[@adamwhatley4710]

Im going to help you fellas out. Swirl the glass while keeping the base on the table. You're welcome. Love the show.

[@slbdrinks]

Ha! Awesome

[@grizzbgaming]

I bought my first bottle of Blanton's two days ago and going to open it and try it tonight. I am really excited about it. I've heard nothing but good about it.

[@robertjr1254]

Regular buffalo trace is better

[@BenGG85]

I disagree with that, however, the benchmark single barrel IMHO beats blantons. If I had a $25 buffy trace and a $65 blantons in front of me, I’d pick up the normal BT every time.

[@100puremustard5]

​@@robertjr1254 Sarcasm? Otherwise....... I'd rather have Wild Turkey 86proof than Russell's SiB 😂

[@donaldalderman2424]

Prepare to be underwhelmed.

[@jimbograves1576]

Where I live - blantons $63 very hard to find. Eagle Rare $37 fairly hard to find. Buffalo Trace $27 not too hard to find. Personally for the money ER hands down.

[@thomasgoundrey2576]

My local store (in Australia) has this for about 135 USD, is it worth getting it for that price?

[@bendixon1868]

The distribution started in the US because of the trade war that was going on in 2018. Tarriffs were placed US exports including bourbon increasing the cost past what most in the international market was willing to pay. So they started releasing them in the US.

[@kirbyculp3449]

F' the Scots and their tariffs to protect their inferior product.

[@joeyramirez8211]

I'll take a straight from the barrel over a gold any day. the flavors are just so much more robust. I would love to try a honey barrel or level 4 char blantons

[@slbdrinks]

No doubt! Straight from the barrel is the best Blantons!

[@biggsmikes1930]

Still can’t get a Blantons here in Dallas without an extreme markup! Thanks for your BT alternatives video!! Bowman’s SB is delicious

[@jasonblack6688]

I think a cool video idea would be to repeat the video you did titled “Best Buffalo Trace Alternatives” but have one person (whoever didn’t read this) evaluate all the drinks blind- the ones you recommended and the BT version and see how well the recommendations held up by ranking them

[@slbdrinks]

Cool idea!

[@jacksmith2315]

I have a regular blantons, and i just submitted for a blantons store pick that i should be able to pick up in a day or two. Cant wait to try it to see if theres much difference, since they are single barrels of course. I doubt the store pick will be as good as the gold. Thats a nice score. Hopefully someday i can get the chance to aquire one, or at least have a pour. I did just get a four roses pick, oesq. Another store just did a barrel pick, out of 10 barrels, and at least 5 ppl, they were all unanimous on obsk. Cant wait for them to take delivery on that. Between the blantons and four roses vids this week, perfect timing of the vids for the bottles im getting and just got. Love the channel. Keep up the great work you guys do

[@mhedden033]

I got a bottle of Blantons gold from my local grocery store today for $117. The guy who runs the liquor department sent me a text that he got 3 cases of Blantons gold for the first time and put a bottle aside for me. I'll open it in a couple weeks when my buddy comes over who loves Blantons. Excited to try it.

[@slbdrinks]

Hope you love it!

[@motorcityb8551]

Well, how did it go

[@mhedden033]

@@motorcityb8551 Good. I find it holds a lot more flavor than regular blanton's. I generally have Blantons with a cigar as I find the flavors good but a bit weak on its own. The Blantons gold is a perfect sipper on its own. Is is double the cost better, no, but I'll purchase another when I get a chance at Msrp.

[@RJR2222]

I have my first pour of Blantons regular last Saturday night. I thought it was good. I would place it behind Weller 107 and Eagle Rare for me. Cool thing about this story my friend/bar owner started talking about it and he gave me a small sample of the Blantons Takara Red to try. I will let you know what I think when I try

[@B-Squared-s6s]

The preview of the Four Roses tasting on Friday got me thinking...are you guys planning any more distillery reviews in the "Is Worth the Money" series?

[@slbdrinks]

Yes for sure!

[@BHart777]

I was able to pick up a Gold a couple weeks ago at my local liquor store. I went in for something else, but was offered a bottle (I paid $139.99). Blanton's is my second favorite bourbon, next to WLW, and the only bourbon my wife drinks. I can't wait to crack it open and share with good people! Nice review, guys. Keep up the good work!

[@safromnc8616]

We wine drinkers don't have any issues w/the twirling...lol For Trenton, try twirling and leave the glass on the table, easier to control that way. I'm w/Kurt on the Blanton's thing. It's good, but I'm not chasing it or over-paying for it.

[@Russ_L]

I enjoy hunting for the unicorns but I will not pay more than retail. I really like hunting store/barrel picks, especially the SLB picks 😉 😉 👍. Cheers

[@slbdrinks]

Good rule to live by!

[@waynefialo9492]

The only thing better than your reviews is the show Trenton puts on! 😂

[@joejones8689]

I finally obtained a Blanton's Gold and I thought its flavor profile was similar to Johnnie Walker Gold. I'm a fan of JW Gold so I was pleased with Blanton's Gold. I arrived at the store at 5:30AM and waited 4.5 hours for the Blanton's Gold! The bottle with the gold horsey is cool to look at.

[@dashamanstevo5326]

I love Blantons bourbon! I was very fortunate in Australia a couple of years ago to be able to get my hands on a bottle of Blantons straight from the barrel whisky. 129.6 proof, dumped on 11/4/2019 . Bit pricey but worth every cent. Uncut, unfiltered, just how the distiller intended it to be. Beautiful sweet caramel nuttiness, with clove and cinnamon spices. And a wonderful, challenging burn from the higher proof. Was at its absolute best over ice and left for between 5 and 10 minutes to breathe and allowing the ice to melt "just a tad" There are 4 different Blantons bourbons available in Australia... If you know where to look.

[@FakingANerve]

Daaaaaamn! 😍

[@100puremustard5]

You had me until you said "over ice" 😂

[@dashamanstevo5326]

@@100puremustard5 You prefer neat yes?

[@slbdrinks]

Straight from the barrel is fantastic!

[@bobmarley2140]

Yikes!

[@brendanwalkley5494]

We used to get this fairly regularly In Australia. We now get it 2-3 times a year in vastly more limited numbers. The price has risen a lot over the last 18 months to the point I now longer hunt for it as their is far better bourbons available even In Australia for the price. It is now $185 AUD (which is about $125 USD) although almost impossible to find. It was only about 18 months ago is was $100 AUD

[@lunerk9]

I managed to get one for $129 in December of last year after i noticed the massive price rise around the place. It will probably be the last one i get as i really like it but not for near $200

[@dashamanstevo5326]

I have noticed the same thing too. I bought a bottle of straight from the barrell for $150 about 2 years ago, is now about $259

[@Chilliwack56]

Just picked up a bottle for $139.99 Cdn so roughly $100 US at an annual (and occasionally semi-annual) special release at our government liquor stores. I actually went for two others but they were sold out before I had a chance so I picked up this along with several others, those mostly because they are rarely available here and have not tried any of them yet.

[@shawic64]

This is the best Bourbon show on youtube.

[@jimbograves1576]

My local LS just got their BT allocation and I scored my 1st bottle of Blantons for $63 out the door. Great juice! Keep in mind being SB bottles vary, don't always get the same stuff. The very first bottle of Eagle Rare I bought was unlike any bourbon I've had so it's hit & miss. Had 4 roses that was better, but glad i got the Blantons, may not get the op again, especially not the gold.

[@DanielDrociuk]

Yep, not really a fair comparison going from the Gold to the “regular”. Glad you all acknowledged it :) I would love to have equal access to both. :)

[@andrewbrenner8867]

How does the gold stack up against the straight from the barrel Blantons?

[@slbdrinks]

Straight from the barrel is the best!

[@whiskeygamesnerdstuff789]

Bottle is cool!

[@charlymiller]

Nice episode 👍Blanton's Gold was 50 Euros in Europe before they sold it in the US too. I had a couple of bottles years ago and I like it a lot, but now that it is 150+, I don't see me buying another one.

[@currahee63]

Another fun episode guys. I always look forward to watching and appreciate what you do. So thank you.

[@jasonbennett499]

"Like I took tap water and stuck a couple branches in it!" 😂

[@graveshotx]

I'd love to know how Blanton's Gold compares blind to EH Taylor small batch and single barrel as well as Rock Hill Farms

[@whiskeywithe7907]

Guess here in Australia the original goes for like 125 here and last time i seen the gold it was 170 guess i just had to justify paying over 350 for wt unforgotten. Prices going up each year crazy times we live in.thanks for your thoughts and review guys

[@jenniferhoover3645]

Love Trenton’s hair styles 😅

[@jayRiles03]

I absolutely love my gold! I was extremely surprised with it. How do you feel it compares to Elmer?

[@slbdrinks]

I think it’s a bit better than ETL due to the proof.

[@honker1307]

Great show, buddy of mine had a Blantons Gold, we did polish it off and the comparison to the regular Blantons was about the same. But, not like a few sticks 😂 but more of a bit watered down. Trentons explanation almost made me want to give my regular Blantons away lol😂😂

[@blokk9819]

I realized I wasn't a Bourbon guy after enjoying a $10 bottle of Bourbon more than a Blantons. John Wick made me try Blantons, lol.

[@calebweeldreyer]

Trenton told Kurt the wrong glass 😬. Kurt was tasting the regular Blantons when he thought he was tasting the Gold.

[@ScottKrohn-c3r]

I know. I had to watch it twice. I'm surprised no one else noticed it.

[@TheChiefSteel]

Picked up a bottle of this yesterday. Grocery Store (Local) I heard had Stagg but they didn't but did have this on sale. $129.99 I grabbed it and I'm pretty excited to crack it. I get lucky in my timing a couple of times a year.

[@thatcrazystevo]

I mean this as a compliment i think... that hair tho! Lol

[@nefarious_saint]

Eagle rare with 100-105 proof would be amazing as well. I’ve been mixing it with makers mark cask strength and eh Taylor small batch to get that proof up. Mixed it with stagg jr but feel bad wasting the stagg. Maybe eagle rare mixed with benchmark full proof would be perfect?

[@bks7842]

This is my FAVORITE KZbin channel.

[@slbdrinks]

Thanks Billy!

[@tweezerjam]

New Trenton tasting note: tap water with a couple branches in it. 😂

[@hyzer.flipr0]

Why does Trenton always have bed head!! 😂

[@markwindholz816]

Hahaha ha! Party foul! Spilling a good bourbon is a crime! 🤣

[@TheMarcopix]

Had a choice between Blanton's Gold and a Stagg Jr...both at MSRP... and chose the Stagg. The guy selling it said...."good choice". I'll try a Blanton's someday but that Stagg is phenomenal.

[@jdmouse]

My wife got this for my birthday, here in Vegas, 2023, for $200. I would not pay that much for it, but if you find it for 120-150, sure. I like it, but I had a hard time blinding it against Rare Breed, Eagle Rare, and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. Yes, in Vegas EHTSB goes for about 100. I preferred the EHTSB over this, with RB a very close 3rd.

[@MidwestUTV]

I found a Blantons gold in a small liquor store near me and the topper was an O as well! Kinda cool.

[@tonybeckman1774]

great video as always. I just had a couple of pours of Jack Daniels single barrel barrel proof this past weekend. The proof was a little bitey at first, but settled down to great taste after that. I would love to see you do a video on single barrels of whatever brand you choose and talk about the differences between different bottles/barrels. Keep up the great work! TonyB

[@Subourbon]

which is the best Blanton's to get at a duty free shop?

[@slbdrinks]

Straight from the barrel imo

[@NetBogey2019]

Very nice video. I appreciate the member that donated the bottle. Very cool drinking glasses, when will they be back in stock?

[@slbdrinks]

Hopefully soon!

[@mikemorrison6564]

Pick up my Blontons Gold today. I did a pre order 2 weeks ago on line got it for $139.00 up in Canada 🇨🇦 West Coast can't wait to try it soon 😍😋😊👌

[@axegekko6477]

Do to some hockey related injuries? My sense of smell is not a strong.I found leaving my used glass and smelling the dried glass the next morning really stands out

[@joestarke1357]

I passed on a gold for $155 when my in-laws were in St. Martin. But I passed on that to get a SFTB for $175.

[@100puremustard5]

Same! Last week in Nevada, Gold $160 SFTB $194. Had to grab that 127.7 proof!

[@irikweisberg4689]

Can we get a top $100-$150 Bourbons show, plz!?!?!?!?!

[@slbdrinks]

Hmmm interesting

[@large42]

Ok. We have a couple of good days coming up. Wild Turkey then Four Roses live! Just got thru the Four Roses small batch.. so good, and Wild Turkey 101 is probably my favorite, should be fun.

[@OldFashionedWays]

oh sounds good. Also want to try straight from the barrel. would love to see you do a blind with all those. cheers.

[@cbus3353]

My son brought me back 6 bottles of the Blanton's Gold from Okinawa...$105.00 each. Great pour!

[@paulfoldesi1828]

Does he remember what liquor store he got them from? I've seen them for $200 in Okinawa but can't find them anywhere else.

[@brettdills]

I happened to be in a Meijer near Indy today and they had one of these out for purchase. I got it for $115. I was very lucky. Have never seen one in the wild.

[@CharleyCarey]

My brother has a bottle of the Blanton's Gold and let me try some recently. Too expensive for me to ever consider buying but it was really good.

[@davevogelsang6791]

Looks like Trenton just woke up or was wearing a hat before the show? 🥃

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

Spilling bourbon? That's alcohol abuse! 😂 What works for me is holding the Glencairn at the widest part and swirling it multiple times. I've tried various methods, including the "rotation" that Kurt prefers, but none of them give me the same results as multiple swirls while nosing, holding the glass itself rather than the base. I too have nose problems - no surgery, but all my right nostril can detect is the alcohol burn - and maybe that's why my method works for me, when most whisky drinkers seem to do things otherwise. I have to compliment y'all on the lighting. In the old days they called bourbon "red liquor," and the way y'all light the bar really shows why. 🙂

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you! Alcohol abuse lol

[@taserface6167]

So I just had the Blantons single barrel for the first time and absolutely loved it… but everything I’m looking at is saying 150 at the cheapest🤷🏼‍♂️wondering if anyone knew where to find it cheaper. I’m in southeast iowa so if anyone has any info it’s greatly appreciated. Also I don’t know if single barrel is “regular Blantons” don’t know much about them yet

[@MindyFretz]

Hello! Big fan! My hubby gave me a bottle of Blanton’s Gold for my birthday. It was dumped the same date as yours. Just curious if yours is from barrel 174 too! Are we barrel buddies?

[@slbdrinks]

Don’t know lol but will ask Trent!

[@MindyFretz]

@@slbdrinks Thank you so much, would love to know. Funny fact, the horsey topper on mine has no tail! We noticed it after purchase😂

[@BrianStDenis-pj1tq]

I like your laid back style of tasting. Having the nice glasses is one thing. Saying "neck pour" is too far. Open, pour, swirl (or spill), sniff, taste. That's it. Enjoyed the video.

[@jakeizlove]

I enjoy the Gold, often. There are usually one or two bottles at the house.

[@CruiserDawg]

You should have added "From the Barrel" to compare it to gold. How do you rank Weller line up from best to worse?

[@slbdrinks]

For me, FP-107-12 yr-reserve

[@NebFan06]

So interesting how Buffalo Trace distributes their products. Regular Buffalo Trace is everywhere around me, cannot find Eagle Rare, and Blantons shows up at our Safeway for $69.99 about once a week. Weller cannot be found anywhere.

[@slbdrinks]

That is crazy

[@Adam-mx7ej]

You guys should taste test The single shot bottles versus full size. Like the mini makers mark you fine by checkout vs The full size ones

[@brucekelley8431]

Thanks guys for doing these videos. I enjoy the content and I’ve learned a lot too.

[@crivitzguy5017]

However, Trenton prefers to nose it off of his drawers...LOL! I have a kid just like him!

[@timothymf7638]

One of the BEST Bourbons I have ever tasted is Eagle Rare 10 year old. BT

[@anthonya2349]

Just noticed Kurt's pours a little light, Trent's heavy handed.

[@slbdrinks]

😂

[@ChadWinters]

Me watching the spill…”well…at least it’s just Blantons”

[@slbdrinks]

Ohhhh snap! 😂

[@Klugen]

My wife snagged a bottle of this for me back in 2018 when it was still an overseas exclusive. Still sealed and needing to give it a try soon.

[@mattd5762]

Trenton and Kurton always bring gold

[@godfreydaniel2308]

Anything over $50.00 is out of my league. Realistically, how much better can $100.00 more make it taste? I'd rather have reasonably priced bourbons that I can drink whenever, than one that I keep for maybe once a year.

[@ray7909]

Just buy wild turkey “Rare Breed” bourbon. That’s as good and fancy as a normal guy will ever need

[@paulfix133]

I got one in France and I’ve been trying to trade it. JD twice barreled or 12yo were my targets but haven’t found anything yet. I’m just not a Buffalo trace fan. Their juice always come at the end in my blind tastes. 😂

[@andrekirsten5754]

We lucky to pick them up here for 65 dollars! Been waiting for the right day to open it!

[@bigray601]

Just went through your videos and watched most of your distillery reviews. Really like those videos. Any plans to do pinhook? I have been seeing a lot of that around lately

[@slbdrinks]

We don’t have Pinhook in our area unfortunately

[@randallmacmartin5646]

My eyes keep going to Trenton’s head. Dose he wear a hat all day??? This isn’t the first time.

[@slbdrinks]

😂

[@BigDieselMan100]

Unfortunately not sold in Louisiana, highly allocated

[@scottbartlett2087]

Won the chance to purchase Blanton's Gold in Ohio lottery for MSRP ($120), I was excited to try it, but was a lil disappointed after I did, I don't think it's worth the almost double priced from regular Blanton's for the extra 10 proof points. Would love to try a straight from the barrel version, but not sure if I'll ever get the chance. I can find normal Blanton's very regularly, but the Gold and SFTB would always be lottery picks here.

[@jimtremblay5539]

Still waiting to pick up my first bottle of Blantons any Blantons refusing to spend hundreds of dollars for it.

[@BillMcGirr]

I found one here in the Northeast about 6 months ago for $89…. But you had to buy it bundled with another $60 bottle. (I forget which brand.) It wasn’t easy to shell out the $150… but the Blantons was definitely good. I don’t know if it was $90 good… But that’s the cheapest I’ve seen it locally… if you see it at all. It’s only got a couple of pours left in it… I’ll be sorry to see it go.👍🥃

[@EverydayDrinker]

It’s such a beautiful bottle I wish it wasn’t so dang expensive! Cheers gents!

[@slbdrinks]

Not worth 150.00 lol. Use those funds on something better!

[@EverydayDrinker]

@@slbdrinks I’ll put it towards my wedding in July 🫠. That’s eating all my funds at the moment haha

[@dennisrothschild8550]

Out of the line up gold is so good. The barrel proof is the best

[@Jason-vi2pj]

Surprised you guys didn't add the SFTB with those 2

[@Valath]

Kurt with the nose problems would the mini glens help you get closer to the whiskey to help smell? just an idea

[@slbdrinks]

Possible. Worth a try!

[@jeffreyking279]

I think the guys burned one before filming. Funny as hell. Lmao!

[@davidhuebner4027]

I’ll be getting a store pick from my bourbon club tomorrow at MSRP! 😊

[@Americca_Is_Doomed]

My local store selling these for 400.00 ,I don't even think normal Blanton's is worth 100.00 , just to many better choices out there that are easier to find and cheaper.