Blanton's Gets A Lot Of Hate (But Does It Deserve It?)

In this video, we're taking a look at Blanton's Bourbon, a delicious bourbon that is sure to please bourbon drinkers everywhere.
We'll taste and review Blanton's Bourbon, from the nose to the finish. If you're a bourbon lover looking for a new, tastebud-pleasing bottle to add to your collection, then this is the video for you!
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[@Brewzle]

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[@bloodcousin3770]

What is the Discord ?

[@thehomeownershelper9325]

You should do an old 55 barrel strength sweetcorn bourbon review. It's about $320 a bottle and I think it'd be right up your alley.

[@Chris_Styles]

I smile after very sip! I'm in place where it is available for $59.99-$64.99. I agree, chase the high Rick No. @Brewzle - I just subscribed! Love your energy and knowledge.

[@C_H_1972]

What a fantastic review of Blanton’s! I especially appreciate your rickhouse tip! Thank you.

[@Brewzle]

It's only a theory right now but an interesting one.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Unlikely that it's true..

[@JohnsonPowerlifting]

I have two, both are Rick 78 lol haven’t opened em quite yet as they’re extremely difficult to find in my part of Iowa. I’ve had Blantons numerous times, love it. But I’d take Eagle Rare over it just about every time honestly! Which is also difficult to find in my area lol

[@forgettablelisa]

Blanton's straight from the barrel is usually one of my favorite bottles out there. I think a regular Blanton's bottle is still a great bourbon, a perfect baseline.

[@jimbograves1576]

Okay Brewzle. Just tapped my 1st bottle of Blantons. My local ABC in Bama got their 2 case allocation and I scored one. $63 out the door. One thing to keep in mind is - SB's can vary from bottle to bottle. Not all the same. This Blantons is Very Good, however the "first" bottle of Eagle Rare I bought was unlike any bourbon I'd ever had. Some other goodies, Rare Breed, 4 roses sb, Makers 46.

[@FEWGEE1]

I agree with the Eagle rare. It really opened my eyes up to bourbon. I was primarily a heavily peated Islay Scotch guy up until that point. Rare Breed was the second bourbon that really impressed me.

[@augdawg66]

I bought my first bottle of Blantons last week. Paid $90 at a local liquor store. It’s good, but I have other bourbons that I’ve paid far less for that have a better taste and are easier to sip. That’s just my option. Cheers sir! 🥃

[@thenext9537]

I get Blantons for 60-65$ most weeks, I see it all the time. It's easy to get around here (TN) but 90$ isn't terrible - and to your point, yes paid less for other options that were incredible (some of the Dickels, Eagle Rare, etc). I think Blanton's is a 7.5/10 sometimes a 8.5 to 9. It depends on the batch, I've had 7 bottles that were different. One was incredible, it was like the middle bottle, nice notes, smooth, nice nose etc. Then the last one I had it was not as sweet, more oak, a little bitter. It's a crap shoot sometimes.

[@davejanssens3923]

Ii paid the same in Canadian funds a few years ago and I thought it was terrible. I got zero fruit notes it has more of a peat Taste like a scotch and it's Rick #50.. I enjoyed turkey 101 more and for almost half the price knob 9 was far superior

[@JCG-lb9gr]

​@@davejanssens3923that's the thing about single barrels. It really is a roll of the dice.

[@RodneyHenderson357]

As I approach the second year of my bourbon journey finally purchased my first Blantons. Was able to get at retail ($69) during a bourbon drop.

[@joshuaballew5489]

I am always seeking Blanton's and i like it alot. It's a good simple whisky.

[@Sgt.Trigger209]

Right, it's easy sipping but has a good range of flavors at the same time.

[@thenext9537]

7.5 - 9 rating /10 for me mostly as it depends on the batch. I've had some that were extremely solid, smooth and just a great sipper. I had one that was sort of bitter and sweet at same time, but lacked depth and the nose was so so. Everything in the middle too, it really depends. I had around 7 bottles ranging from 2017 to 2022 and the 2019/2020 that I opened recently were the best. However, even those vary as the rack position, temp, all these sill things. 60-65$ is what I get it at and at that price, I'd go for it. People paying 130$ or more for it, I'd say wait and find alternatives.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

One of the reasons I wish single barrel stopped being perceived as automatically better. There's nothing more premium about whiskey from a single barrel, they just have a ton more variation than a blended whiskey, good and bad.

[@michaelespinosa9168]

The bottle itself is 10/10 simply beautiful and I love the bourbon 🥃 too! I also really enjoy Frey ranch bottled in bond 100 proof rye from Nevada it’s my new go to for best old fashioned I’ve ever had.

[@Brewzle]

I need that Frey Ranch. I am enjoying the Frey Ranch Bourbon I just got. Yeah, the bottle is 10/10 for sure.

[@teetersalad]

Here in Ohio that stuff is $125-$150 second hand. It's insane. Really good if you can find it at store price.

[@rocco4229]

I paid 110 plus 34 shipping. I never had before but I got the display set for additional 100. Huge gamble hopefully I don’t get disappointed

[@jeffrobodine1850]

I remember when it first came out every store only got 1 case that's when I was at 127 liquors in Lawrenceburg Kentucky and we sold out in 1 hour 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍😎😎

[@gaylemcgee2221]

Blantons does taste good. Nuff said!

[@chrisholt4804]

Blantons is amazing

[@NmRooK1]

Back before this was a popular Bourbon it was only $40/bottle. Well worth it at that price...

[@OldFashionedWays]

I have never heard the theory of higher rick house number better. that is interesting. will have to check it out. I enjoy Blanton's for what it is. thanks and cheers.

[@Brewzle]

Not say it's true, but it's a theory I can't disprove.

[@OGbrick420]

it makes perfect sense. only drawback i could see is that the higher in the rickhouse the higher the proof and thus, more proofing down is required than the lower ricks that came out at a lower proof.

[@carranzabigb]

Another thing to consider is that the higher the barrel is in the warehouse, the more exposed it is to the summer heat and winter cold which really makes that wood expand and contract - really causing those complex flavors from the wood to seep into the liquid. You’ll get this on the lower level ricks, but not to that extreme since it’s probably cooler and more damp on the lower levels than closer to the roof.

[@OldFashionedWays]

@@carranzabigb that would make a lot of sense

[@BillMcGirr]

I’ve heard Eagle rare and Buffalo trace are the same mash bill… But Eagle rare is stored higher in the rick and has a couple more years in the barrel. Which accounts for the difference in flavor and color. 🤷‍♂️ 👍🥃

[@jonhenning]

What does a higher proof do?

[@labrocca]

I'd like to see him add a few drops of distilled water into that 93 proof to try and open it up. Otherwise great video.

[@dougpearson3934]

It’s still on my bucket list.

[@MrMistajone]

You'll be disappointed

[@Brewzle]

You'll find one, keep looking.

[@czrs85]

Great review. $30 whiskey in a $30 bottle = $60 MSRP.

[@Brewzle]

The way whiskey is going I'd say it's good enough to charge more than $30 but everything is getting expensive. If this were some craft distiller it'd be $60 and we'd think that was appropriately priced but everything is $60+ now days unless it's a big distiller.

[@czrs85]

@@Brewzle I agree.

[@OGbrick420]

considering i pay 35 for eagle rare i'd have to say blantons is a solid 40 dollar with a 20 dollar bottle and collectible cork. personally i love the stuff and will buy it every time i see it at retail.

[@czrs85]

@@OGbrick420 personal choice man. I'm a cigar lover and like we say in the cigar world, we can't smoke the box. So the bottle and cork are meaningless to me.

[@OGbrick420]

@@czrs85 i agree 100% other than the fact that some cigar boxes are highly collectible. CAO vision light up humidors resell for 100 bux or more on ebay

[@martyp5976]

Si, great content as always!

[@brianleonard6025]

I have 4 bottles of Blanton's each with Rick # 82 they were all bought together. I personally love t.

[@walkmanstudios9733]

It's so cool that literally only whiskey and bourbon snobs know about Frankfort no matter where I've traveled if people were to ask me where I am from I either get a "huh" or a "no way, what's it like living next to all those distilleries". Great content man keep up the good work.

[@miltonoliver3705]

150 - 220 a bottle in Michigan, im gonna look for it when im driving through Kentucky and Tennessee and see if i can find it for 60- 80

[@starting3]

Any good finds in your vegas trip? Just read emerils restaurants started serving a barrel pick Weller antique 107.

[@Brewzle]

wow, didn't realize that or might have needed to go. Found a few on the vegas trip, video should be coming out soon.

[@GeezNutz]

Blanton's is delicious. That mid-pallette vanilla is incredible.

[@UnbrokenFlame]

Had this for the second time the other night, just to confirm lol. The nose is really nice, but the palate just falls flat for me. Just muted flavors, and you're right about the finish, just almost nonexistent.

[@christianbay3529]

I love how you know all about bourbon and you’re the best! Go to drinkable vairious whiskey

[@danielmargolis3210]

I like Blanton’s. It used to just sit on the shelf for anyone to buy. The good old days!

[@trentwilson8431]

You forgot to add once you get all the letters you can send a picture into the company to get a metal piece that you can put a bottle into

[@Brewzle]

I definitely should have mentioned that.

[@carlmalone4465]

I swear Blantons is the harshest 93 proof ever. I definitely favor the other BT offerings

[@clholla]

John Wick was second.... Justified, Raylan Givens. that's what introduced me to Blanton's.

[@noahpalmieri941]

Did a blind tasting with my friends, Blantons finished dead last (similar score to makers mark). We did have weller 107 and full proof in the mix as well as a few other nice bottles in the mix so it was probably a tough lineup to stand against, but anyone paying more than MSRP for Blantons is doing themselves a disservice.

[@unclenatedrinkswhisky]

Great bourbon!

[@Brewzle]

The Rick master himeself.

[@Grinch83]

enjoying your content

[@genothegreat6600]

You should review Eagle rare I would love to see how you compare it to blantons

[@Brewzle]

On the list for sure.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Its a completely middle of the road whiskey. Its not bad in any way but not special in any way, and you do have to prefer a more fruit forward whiskey (which i dont). The problem is theres so many cheaper and more available bottles that arguably beat blantons. Personally i think wt 101 is a better whiskey.

[@Brewzle]

I like the fruit forward stuff but agree it's a middle of the road whiskey. That's why I think so many folks like it though, easy for most people to enjoy and like especially if they are just getting into bourbon. WT101 will get on this list soon so we'll see what it scores.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@earthsucks9555 i mean i personally dont like buffalo trace but it all depends on what your dad likes. Buffalo trace can be hard to get, and imo doesnt compete in its price range but thats definitely a contested topic. It also is only half the price point you gave. Four roses single barrel, old forester 1910, and bowman single barrel will all get you to a similar place as blantons and all of them are more available and lower cost. If you wanted to go higher alcohol or something i personally would buy, it would be rare breed. Or you could always try something funky and local, theres great up and coming producers who deserve your time as well.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@earthsucks9555 i realized i didnt actually answer everything. Cheaper that i prefer? 1792 (basically the whole line), wild turkey 101 and rare breed, elijah craig, coopers craft 100, early times bib, larceny barrel proof, old forester 86 or 100 proof, redwood empire lost monarch, driftless glen single barrel, jack daniels bonded, triple mash and barrel proof, wilderness trail bonded. All of those should be easier to get, less expensive and i personally prefer them over blantons. On the topic of weller, i dont typically enjoy wellers much, that said i do prefer weller 107 over blantons, but i did not like the 12 or special reserve at all on their own. I got a heavy dog pee note off the 12. Special reserve is good in coke though. All of this said, this all comes down to personal taste and if youre a big buffalo trace fan youll probably disagree with everything ive said lol.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@earthsucks9555 the best advice i can give is try different products and different distilleries and figure out what you actually like and go from there rather than chasing hard to get bottles. Half the time theres something better lying around stores anyway. Reviews are a good way to get a baseline but they wont give you your own opinion. No better way to find out than through experience. Id try some stuff at bars too if you find prices you are ok with

[@realfire6883]

Absolutely agree wt 101 is hard to beat for the money

[@paradiswest4395]

I have never tried Blantons before and usually don't stray out of the $40 - $60 window. However I found 3 bottles of Blantons at a new gas station that opened up in my area. 2 bottles on the shelf and one still in the box. Priced at $95.99.... my question is this. Should I try it at least once or do I skip the hype train and try something else? Or do I buy one to keep on the shelf for a mega super big occasion? Any help is appreciated 🙏

[@onesoldierserving]

It's a little late to answer this, maybe, but at $100 I would pass on Blanton's. I'm a big fan of it. I roll my eyes at all the hate it gets. But, it is not a $100 bottle, in my opinion. If you have a restaurant that considers itself fancy, you might try finding it by the glass there. There are a couple in the smallish town I live in. It's a wonderful bourbon to me. But, I hate seeing it sold at steep prices.

[@rickmobbs4181]

It’s delicious

[@Superman_305]

Doctor: do you need anything for the pain? John Wick: no i got that covered holds up his rock glass filled with delicious blanton whiskey 😂😂😂

[@user-hg4xx8fv2f]

That’s my birthday!

[@jacobdicks6474]

I enjoy my bottle. Way to much hype for this bottle. I’d say the price is a bit high as well. Fun to find, share with friends and drink though.

[@machiavelli_g4458]

man that hit me hard when you said a lot of people put it down when they haven't even tried it.. i was that guy . tried it and my opinion instantly changed.

[@getbetterdrunky7612]

I mix my Blantons with coke and ice

[@aqualust5016]

For me the simple truth is it just didn’t wow me. It didn’t strike me as this bespoke, made just for you flavor that went into all the other great parts of the presentation. Everything but the flavors, price, and cultural hype is awesome in my book.

[@JesterNoNamer]

Can you get Blanton's Gold in Alabama? I'm in Canada but currently vacationing in Australia and can get a bottle for ~$150. Not sure how I'd get it to you, but could figure out the specifics via email or something, if you're interested.

[@EnjoyYourse3lf]

It’s good, definitely the best bourbon I’ve ever had

[@barrydunham896]

Nothing wrong with Blantons. Decent bourbon for sure

[@jakeizlove]

I enjoy Blanton’s and am also a fan of the SFTB, Red, and Gold. The Black and Green are a little underwhelming, for me.

[@Brewzle]

The SFTB is next level.

[@jakeizlove]

@@Brewzle For a while it kind of detracted from my enjoyment of regular Blanton’s.

[@0529mpb]

It's one of the tastier beginner bourbons under 100 proof. Most good cask strengths are more complex and have better flavor concentration. It's not worth $100. I would pass in the $90 range if I had one at home. The EH Taylor line is just superior.

[@aaronraynor7703]

Definitely not overhyped…this is delicious

[@OGbrick420]

what's the highest rickhouse you've seen? i have one that's 81 and another as low as 5

[@Brewzle]

I have a 2 and the highest I own right now is 76. This is a new theory so I just started even paying attention.

[@Joshholbrook2024]

Can't be any better than wild turkey 101. Just can't be.

[@matthewchristopher1125]

I hope you see this Brewzie. I just ordered a bottle of Zafra 30yr. Theres only 6,720 bottles made. I typically drink a Zafra 21 year, incredible stuff for $55. Ill be opening this one with your channel in mind!

[@thomasboyd7515]

I feel you under scored blantons by a bit. Not my favorite either but better than most.

[@rauljuarez296]

How would you compare this to a Jack Daniels Single barrel Barrel proof?

[@0529mpb]

Apples to oranges. JD SBBP is about the best value out there. However, not everyone can enjoy 130 proof whiskey.

[@rauljuarez296]

@@0529mpb a bit confused by your statement. Are you saying JD SBBP isn't 130? Or are you saying Blanton's isn't 130 proof? Cause Blanton's I have not had a chance to try. JD SBBP I have and it's pretty damn good.

[@0529mpb]

@rauljuarez296 Blanton's is 93 proof. If it was more available, it would be a great beginner bourbon. It is too thin. JD SBBP is an amazing bourbon for the money. At 130+ proof, it is only for people who are used to cask strength whiskey. That said, it has better flavor concentration, mouth feel and complexity than Blanton's. It is just too hot for your average Joe.

[@lilricky2515]

Blanton's aka The Holy Hand Grenade.

[@realfire6883]

It's an average bourbon IMO cool bottle that's about it, I won't wait in line for anything, too stupid

[@davidzimmerman3778]

It leaves you with an empty pocket in NYC $165 a bottle

[@ProfessorOfLogic81]

Blanton’s is a great $25 bottle

[@LoLHahaLolHahaLol]

Ever considered doing a video on white grape 🍇 Hennessy?

[@carsonhauss8286]

I don’t know if/when you’ll see this, but please try the Bushmills prohibition Peaky blinders whiskey

[@darinsteele7091]

too low a proo'f for the high price

[@Brewzle]

fair enough, definitely for the secondary price

[@muriloninja]

Blanton's at $60, $80, $100? Not happening in the big cities.

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Love this stuff. Just found your channel! Please give mine a look if you get a chance! How did you do the lighting on your shelves brother? I really like it

[@thenewms5333]

In a 2oz pour the second oz doesn't taste like anything. Only bourbon that's made me angry by the end of the pour.

[@Built05STI]

I just grabbed a bottle not worth 135. I spent with taxes on it. There are plenty of others that taste much better save your money my friends.

[@sethwilson5921]

RICK lives matter! Great bourbon at MSRP

[@Brewzle]

I agree.

[@0529mpb]

It's a single barrel. Most bottles are average. Some are great.

[@jeffrobodine1850]

Blanton's bourbon is My favorite single barrel, your score is to low quit drinking bourbon if you can't score it right 👍😎

[@Brewzle]

lol

[@jessekrukowski7914]

Old elk next?

[@Brewzle]

Not next, but i'll make sure it's on the list.

[@jessekrukowski7914]

@@Brewzle Awesome!

[@jshapiro34]

Blantons is the bottle if you can’t drink it then you just don’t need to be in bourbon it is the try this bottle and I’ve yet to find people say gross and move on in the bourbon world. If you hate blantons you hate hate burbon Same goes for strahanahs if you hate whiskey you didn’t like it either

[@CraigJSY]

My guy I'm Scottish and I travel the world as an oil recruiter. Please for the love of God give me a single malt I may not have tried ( and there's not many) Glenfiddich project XX was my last and I couldn't distinguish from a £40 Glenfiddich. Any ideas mate, you know your stuff (also I'm not a Bourbon man) Any help is appreciated 🙏👌🏻👍🏻

[@ajbucher9440]

My blantons experiences are extremely hit and miss. I’ve had a great bottle, an ok bottle, and a bottle that was honestly just bad

[@Brewzle]

Interesting. Mine have varied but not greatly. Have you evaluated the Rick numbers on those? Was the bad one a low rick and the good ones a high rick? Maybe evidence in support of or counter to Nate's claims about rick #s.

[@ajbucher9440]

@@Brewzle I checked after watching the video. The one I dislike is number 4, the one I loved was 56, and the one I thought was just ok was 56. I have 3 more bottles unopened and all are 16

[@ajbucher9440]

@@Brewzle the one I dislike drinks really hot and has an off putting spice instead of the sweeter notes that normally come off a Buffalo trace product

[@berrywilson9782]

You have to check out Wendall Foster Bourbon Raffle in Owensboro, Ky. 1st place 7-8 bottles like Eagle Rare 17yr. Old. IT A MUST, Check it out !!

[@AudibleVisibIe]

The Rick number thing seems silly. Doesn't even make sense

[@Vortex1988]

How doesn't it make sense? Changes in location and environment when aging always affects the final product.

[@WhiskeyForge]

Lol “great bourbon but I’m gonna give it a 27/50” 😂 I’m gonna stick to the hunt videos cause this scoring method makes 0 sense.

[@Carpmazing]

So, as a liquor store bro, I can confidently say... hyper overrated

[@ZakkOsborne]

It's so strange, I like you, but I don't like you at the same time. You're like that one friend everyone has who shows up to the bar and everyone is like "Oh man, not THAT guy" but at the end of the night, it's the best night ever. I can't really explain it better than that lol.

[@Brewzle]

sorry about that.

[@ZakkOsborne]

@@Brewzle Don't ever change though 😆

[@ZakkandtheJ]

Rare to see someone who uses the same spelling as I do for a first name other than Ozzy Osbourne's guitar player. That being said TJ seems like a pretty cool guy. Seems like a fun dude to hang out with even though we probably have very different interests, I'm not sure what kind of music he's into but he doesn't really strike me as the kind of guy who spends all of his time in dive bars watching punk rock and metal band but he seems like a hell of a nice guy that I'd be more than happy to buy a drink for.

[@ZakkandtheJ]

The way you've described TJ sounds a lot how many of us would describe my late friend Brendan, yeah we always dreaded seeing him at the start of the night but he was always the life of the party and it wouldn't be the same if he didn't show up on some of those nights I really miss the guy a lot (sorry to bring the vibe down but one of my best friends who I loved a lot was often described in the exact same way so it reminded me of my fallen friend). In a lot of ways I often think I would do anything to have one more night out on the town drinking with my friend Brendan because he was a great guy and I miss him with all my heart. Cheers to you both. Sorry if I am being a wee bit of a downer just the description made me think of a friend and I miss him a lot.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

​@@ZakkandtheJ cheers to brendan

[@MH-zb2nz]

Jack Daniels Old No.7 > Blanton’s Sorry not sorry

[@joeldykman7591]

i don't hate Blanton's because its overhyped, i hate it because even for its MSRP i think its overpriced- let alone secondary market. Ive had $40 bottles from other companies that i thought had a better level of refinement than Blanton's, but for some reason im just supposed to LOVE Blanton's because its borderline impossible to find it for less than $100 anywhere near me? Nah, miss me with that noise.

[@cagedruss]

I hate doing this but these kinds of Vids irritate me. I used to be able to go to almost every liquor store in my City and be able to pick up a bottle of Blantons for just over $40. I live in State controlled pricing State and now for over a Yr I cant locate 1 bottle and some bars dont even have it if they do the drink price is through the roof. I dont understand Why the Distillery is making limited runs and allowing the second hand market to over inflate the prices for an average whiskey. I have seen Blantons for $300 and people still buy it. Doesnt make sense. Doing a review for a product the average consumer cant get that used to be available to me is pointless no matter how good it is. It only tells some people with the expendable funds to purchase to impress. Blantons, EH Taylor and Eagle Rare is impossible to get in my State. Buffalo Trace is also becoming hard to get with stores getting limited runs. Rather see the vids that gives us options for replacing these whiskies with availble stock which you do and I appreciate those vids immensly.

[@tilled6695]

100% overhyped, its worth 60$ anything more and its just not worth it