5 Things You Didn't Know About Blanton's Bourbon

Even the casual Bourbon drinker has heard of Blanton's, but there's a lot more about the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that you might not know about. Here's 5 facts about Blanton's that you might have not known!
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[@Superman_305]

After years of my uncle bragging about blanton's because he has an expensive taste for expensive liquor i finally decided to give it a try and let me say I'm glad i did. It may have costed my $75 but it was worth every penny because it's hands down the smoothest, best tasting bourbon I've ever tasted. Hell I'll go as far as say I'll probably never drink another type of bourbon ever again blanton's is the king of bourbon.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Whereas we're very happy you enjoyed it, and I promise we're not trying to be a downer here, we feel we have to point out that Blanton's is a non-age stated single barrel. Single barrel's in general can vary in taste profile, and with it being as popular as it is now and with there being no age statement, they could keep getting younger and younger. Now, if they still taste of the same quality, then no big deal, age is just a number after all, but all we're recommending is to keep checking in on it, and if you ever feel it's just not the same as it used to be, there's plenty of other great bourbons out there. Of course, we hope this never happens and you continue to love it :)

[@FergusNelson]

Just bought a bottle of Blanton's Gold to celebrate the birth of my first son and i am very impressed.

[@amcvay1979]

I found Blanton's at my local grocery store of all places....thank god nobody in my area knew what it was. They had 4 bottles. I bought 3 of them.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Always leave one to ward off bad karma.

[@maul_360]

Leave some for the rest

[@thefitchemist2123]

You are a lucky S.O.B! I’ve been checking my grocery stores too as I’ve heard legends of them randomly getting some bottles so I started checking...with no luck so far. I’ve also heard Costco will get bottles sometimes but no luck there either

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

I've yet to find any

[@amcvay1979]

@@PUNISHERMHS_2021 my local gas station had 3 bottles this year

[@carlupthegrove262]

My all time favorite high end bourbon.... thanks for the info

[@linuxdabbler]

My favorite bourbon. I like it both neat and on the rocks. Never mixed with anything..... Ever.

[@toadzhouze]

Amen!

[@bjs030]

Yep, only two ways to enjoy it. Anything else is a waste.

[@jacobsrocco]

Id smack my mama and my daddy to the ground they try that level disrespect

[@JohnSandovalesq]

Great video! I was more of a Scotch guy, but a friend started getting me into bourbon and while he was visiting last year we went to my local liquor store and he lost his mind when he saw 4 bottles of Blanton's on the shelf! He insisted it was like finding a unicorn and forced me to buy at least one of the bottles. I did and it was so amazing...best bourbon I've ever had (Henry McKenna's has become my other favorite). I kept my bottle! And since then I haven't found another bottle to buy.

[@onemanarmy1980]

Your friend was right. You found the pot of gold that day my friend.

[@JamesSmith-uc8tk]

I had a pour a few weeks back. It's definitely good stuff. A bottle is out of my price range, but I was on vacation and it was my treat to myself.

[@chowtownfoodreviews6679]

How much is a bottle

[@JamesSmith-uc8tk]

@@chowtownfoodreviews6679 It's about $60 for a fifth right now in VA, but it seems to me, it was around $100 not long ago. www.abc.virginia.gov/products/bourbon/blanton-single-barrel-bourbon#/product?productSize=1

[@jdwinfield8598]

I like this format and have not seen you guys do it before. You should do more in addition to your other formats. Short, sweet, informative.

[@jdnlv]

Excellent content as usual. Thanks for all the work you have been doing to expand the communities knowledge.

[@danielh750]

My favorite Blanton's is the Blanton's i can find... Which is never lol

[@Jrileyvt]

Gotta find out when Buffalo Trace is doing their releases. First or last Saturday’s of the month in my area (Louisville, KY) and stand in line for one. Or pay an outrageous price for it from a shelf depending on area you’re in. Hopefully you’ve got one by now though. Cheers!

[@Superman_305]

Fun fact: there's a magical thing called the internet where you can buy it and it gets delivered right to your door. Maybe you should give it a try it might surprise you. 😂😂😂

[@imolazhpdom]

The black edition is not discontinued as you said. It is produced only for Japan and is easily purchased there today.

[@Plumcraziness]

I'm in Canada and Blanton's Original and Blanton's Single Barrel Special Reserve are easily accessible at my local liquor store. I prefer them neat, no ice. However, I also enjoy it another way once in awhile that is a bit of a guilty pleasure. One day my (American) uncle was drinking his typical 50/50 mix of Wild Turkey 101 and Wild Turkey American Honey on the rocks. He kind of forced me into trying it (very reluctantly I might add), so I gave in and gave it a shot. I had always completely wrote off sweetened "bourbons" like American Honey as utter crap, but to my surprise, as a mix with another bourbon on the rocks, it was really good! The mix of regular bourbon, along with the honeyed one, made for a super-complex and delicious experience. With both combined on the rocks, the flavours complimented each other and opened up incredibly as the ice slowly melted. I was stunned at how delicious it was. So I tried it again at home with Blanton's Original and it was even more complex and flavourful. It's not something I do very often, but if I mix Wild Turkey American Honey with anything else, it now has to be Blanton's. I've tried it with several other bourbons, but it's just not the same. I was a bit of a bourbon snob until that mix slapped me in the face. lol Now I'd never turn one dawn! The world works in mysterious ways. lol If you ever try it though, try to get a 55/45 mix: that's 55% Blanton's and 45% American Honey. Not 50/50, not 60/40, but 55/45! Get that 55/45 mix just right with the right amount of ice, and you're in for a real treat.

[@colehanna8801]

I like the twist you all did to this episode! Became a Patreon and still enjoying watching you all while I’m overseas. I’m stationed at Fort Campbell so hopefully I’ll have some time to attend one of your meetups when I get back. God bless!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Cole Hanna Thanks, and glad to have you as a part of the Patreon crowd! Hope we get to meet you some day soon, too!

[@HydroHarv]

Went to buffalo trace last weekend got a bottle of blantons in front of warehouse H 💯, still trying to get the other bottles! I enjoy it neat 🥃

[@margiemcaloon2251]

Hi from Canada, Discovered this fabulous Bourbon just a few months ago and love it so much! Everything about this product is excellent,the Bourbon and the bottle is so classy,well done! My bottletop has the letter ‘S’. Really enjoyed the background story about this product.

[@ryangehrke8019]

Just happen to tour Buffalo Trace Distillery while on vacation. Best experience ever! Walked right behind the workers as they bottled Blanton's and had no idea how lucky we were till later. Worker gave my kids each a top, that was so cool. Went to the gift shop where they just put out 6 bottles. Everyone was in a craze to grab one, so I did also not knowing what I was really grabbing. I usually don't spend that much but I thought why not and love sipping and remembering the experience every once in a while!

[@youknow9092]

Just scored a bottle for $75. Got a bottle of Eagle Rare for $44, 5 bottles of Buffalo Trace for $32 each and a bottle of Sazarac Rye for $32. Its been a great week.

[@toadzhouze]

I was not aware that there were more versions than what is sold in the US. That would be an interesting taste test!

[@joegreen3163]

This was an AWESOME episode! Love this!

[@JoseMtz02]

Amazing video very informative! Such good shots of the bottles, and just excellent footage! Cheers well done.

[@omarlomboy2023]

Wow I learn whisky history today thank you. After I watch this I check all my single barrel and good thing they’re not the same corks. Ready to race baby.

[@DC632A]

Just picked this up for $55. Dumped 12-3-19, Barrel No 140, Warehouse H, Rick 16, stopper S

[@rang123yea5]

#6 it's the preferred Bourbon of John Wick!

[@coryboy345]

Baba yaga.....

[@mike_w_21]

Special Reserve edition (green label) in John Wick II

[@chriseh09]

Great video!!! Loved the content and format!!! Take care and I hope you and your families have a Blessed Easter!!!

[@pritt871]

Great job this week, y’all. Love this format!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Perry Ritter Thanks, Perr!

[@andyhopton]

Being from the UK I love the fact that we get all the good Blantons, Great video by the way, we all need more whisk(e)y facts

[@jasonhunt2909]

I found 6 Blanton’s over the last month in Maryland. I still cannot find EHT or Stagg jr.

[@paultsmith7631]

Love the video guys!!!. I prefer it neat, you get the full flavor.

[@DogWalksMe]

Very informative and I love the new format. Good job!

[@bourbonsanta]

Awesome video... I like this kind of deep dive

[@WD-mv1rm]

Just got my first bottle. Amazing. Everything you could ask for !

[@ryanb7665]

And it doubled in price, and I can't find a bottle of it anywhere around Chicago for the past year. I loves me some Blanton's!

[@Hairy.Whodini]

5 years ago I could walk into any liquor store and pull 2 or 3 off of the shelf. Now I have to import from Europe. It's a labor of love.

[@madmax4575]

I can help you. If you still looking. I have a couple of bottles I'll wanna lay off

[@doyouluvit]

great video. neat is the only way.....

[@inthedistance5057]

I can’t help but feel that Blanton’s single barrel is sometimes treated like the Johnnie Walker Blue of bourbon. Some act as though it is definitely not worth the trouble, nor the price tag that comes with it. While I am fairly new to the whisk(e)y game, I feel that Blanton’s is most definitely worth the hunt. There is a limit to what I would personally pay for a bottle, but I enjoy it so much, I have paid up to $85 for one. Similarly I have paid the $200 plus for JWB and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. I am lucky enough to have tracked down 3 bottles of Blanton’s in my area at two completely different price points, but to me that’s just part of the fun. Try this bourbon once, and I highly doubt most would be disappointed!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Very nice, thanks for sharing! How do you feel Blanton's compares to Rock Hill Farms?

[@inthedistance5057]

It's Bourbon Night thank you for the response. You all are amazing to watch by the way. Informative and fun. Your videos are literally helping me develop my taste for whiskey/bourbon. I haven’t had the pleasure of tasting Rock Hill Farms, but I hope to one day taste it. Thanks again, great reviews like yours are hard to come by!

[@jasonballou30]

So glad I found you guys and can’t wait to watch live today! ✌🏻

[@powg2]

My 'spirits guide" at the LLS said I was a good customer and handed me my first "Horse" today. Time to saddle up!!!

[@biguy525]

Excellent informative video. Thanks

[@kevinmatthews1567]

4 ABC stores in my County. I go in each one several times a month. In 5 years I have yet to be there when there is any on the shelf.

[@readyplayer2880]

You have line up in a queue as soon as the truck comes in my place.

[@iveyca]

Really well done guys!

[@jeffmaskivich6676]

I have 4 bottles of Blanton's 2 single and 2 gold in my home bar right now they were all bottled within 8 months of each other and I can say the profiles of the single barrel are almost identical the gold on the other hand noticeably different but still fantastic

[@noonespecial3802]

Hey, I guess I'm lucky you uploaded this today- awesome, so much knowledge

[@kevinsmith8793]

I bottle this product daily at BTD...there are 8 stoppers, and little known fact, the "horse" is lined up with the 2 seams on each side of the bottle...cheers!

[@jeffreywack]

I like this format!

[@Redneckwild]

Nice info. One of my favs.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Very cool format for a video. Do more!

[@chrislouden]

I really enjoyed this and Id love to see more videos like this.

[@H-T-Energy]

Red, Blue, Silver, Green are impossible to find in Japan, but Gold, Black, SFTB, and Original can find. However, SFTB is overpriced.

[@CT99999]

Very interesting, thanks!! Btw, regarding the theory that people skew the distribution of available lettered-bottles due to being adamant about looking for a particular letter, that mathematically doesn't justify the rarity of any letter. That is, assuming the distribution of letters truly is uniform, then the random subset of people who look for any particular letter is also uniform. Thus, the remaining batch of letters would still be evenly distributed.

[@mtaceved]

I like this informative video! Keep making them!

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

State of the art educational video ! Well done, guys,...I'"m also discovering your other videos, tastings, etc...very interesting. Blanton's was, along with Maker's Mark, the first Bourbon I ever had 20 years ago & I fell in love with that type of whisky since then, though as I live in France, I tend to be more a Scotch consumer but not only (as a whisky writer I have to stay curious & open to all producing countries, & this Blanton's is from what I call "the first 5" producing countries (..). To answer your questions, my fav could be the Gold Edition, I like to try it neat, or with a few drops of water, and had once a crazy experience with the best (& strongest experience I have to say) Mint Julep I ever had, exceptionally made for me by a great bartender in a Parisian hotel long time ago using....the STFC one (at 130 Proof!)...not for the faint hearted for sure & yes I have to order food after that to be able to move from my chair, lol. It is more responsible to use lower abv ones for cocktail for sure, but that was quite something. Cheers ! PS It was also cool to see one of the French limited editions (with I have to say gorgeous sceneries on the label) displayed here, much appreciated (as we French alas don't find here a lot of US whiskeys reviewed in US YT Whisky channels...especially the "bottles in bond" that seem very appealing from a lot of distilleries, so, for once it's the contrary).

[@gspona]

Neat, rocks & as an old fashioned too! Never disappoints 🥃

[@gocats132]

This is so professionally done, what Chanel is this??)

[@pritt871]

Brad Dickey It’s Bourbon Night! Welcome in!

[@Binks82]

Great video!!! Really enjoyed it😀

[@applechili2848]

Awesome and very informative video! The now I know why I love Blanton’s so much. BACON 😁

[@kirbyculp3449]

Yas

[@CraigRhinehart]

I can tell you that certain "stopper" letters are not associated with certain barrels, taste profiles, , etc. If you've been on the distillery tour you could see this too. My favorite part of the tour was going through the Blanton's fill/bottling house. You actually get to walk around their small assembly lines, watch the bourbon get dispensed into the empty bottles, watch the labels get applied, and even watch the corks get put on. I chatted with the workers, who were super nice. If you're really nice and are interested in what they're doing, they may even do you a favor -- such as rummage through the box of stoppers on the line, looking for the one letter that you need to finish your collection. That's how I know the thing about certain stoppers not being exclusive to any recipe, barrel, taste, etc. There was one box there full of stoppers. There were stoppers containing all letters in that box. The stoppers were being indiscriminately applied to the bottles as they came down the line. And yes, the distillery WILL mount your full set of stoppers onto an old barrel stave. You can call the gift shop to find out where to send your stopper collection. There's no charge! It took mine about 3 weeks to be returned.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Yes, we've seen the same thing when we've taken the tours over the years. The Blanton's bottling hall is currently not on the tour thought because of COVID restrictions. We'll be glad when they can add it back!

[@roberthuttle]

Super nice job.

[@dawson0000]

Love the history.

[@arkarkme]

Haven't tried the Green, but the SFTB is my favorite . Family, relatives go to Japan now and then, so I get it for around $95. Hey Chad, Sara...that reminds me that I sent you an email about this ....

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Oh? Sorry, we sometimes get a big rush of emails and things fall through. How could we search it to find it? Sorry bout that.

[@arkarkme]

@@ItsBourbonNight No worries -- I'm sure your inbox has thousands of emails -- just search for No to Pineapple Pizza ... it was mentioned in the live stream that day when I wrote you. FYI -- that's just really gross.... if you order that here in Hawaii, we know you're an out-of-towner... lol

[@kevinsmith8793]

First off, there are 8 letters in Blanton's ...2 N's, one has a hyphen after it....AND little known fact, ( I bottle this DAILY at BTD) the cork is lined up with the 2 seams in the glass line....one glass line on opposite sides of the barrel looking glass......CHEERS!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Yeah, we were counting the total number of letters used to spell the 8 letter word of Blanton's as 7, but looks like you got that. Also, very cool about bottling Blanton's! Very well done! Cheers!

[@jackheissler3121]

I'm a member of the Blanton family and my great grandfather was a moonshiner

[@JayBeKey]

3:40 I just said the first word that started with B and it ended up being correct

[@monicawillits1624]

Sara, I love that photo of you in glasses. This is a great video!!!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Monica Willits Thanks, Monica!

[@JasonWicklund]

Nice new feature. Keep them coming!

[@kevinjones8496]

I have all four available here in Oz and just managed to collect all eight stoppers.

[@drewzombiez]

So far my current favorite Blanton's is the Gold. I have yet to try any of the SFTB Blanton's but, I'm sure when I do, I'll have a new favorite Blanton's. Fortunately and unfortunately they're not all the same proof so I can have one favorite SFTB and then never have it again. Either way, I can't wait to try one and I also in no way am putting down the original Blanton's single barrel.

[@djbeacon6895]

Sara and Chad, Great video and hope you do more of these. What else would the "B." stand for but BACON!! I enjoy it neat and love the nose and especially sniffing the empty glass. But don't understand people going crazy for this. Maybe because it is so smooth? So the MB #2 is Blantons and ETL, are there any others? Cheers!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Thanks! We would like to do more like these in the future. Ancient Age, Rock Hill Farms and Hancock's Presidential Reserve are also Mash Bill #2.

[@ProjectPatification]

smooth, but kind of flavorless to me tbh

[@jamescharles4904]

It could stand for booze.

[@jimbanovich7891]

My favorite bourbon. Like it with an ice ball. Like an earlier comment, never mix it with anything.

[@pde442]

Awesome video

[@odiesdad01]

Neat...the ONLY way to enjoy a good bourbon.

[@soundwaveca]

I've always got the impression Blanton's was more marketed for international markets then the domestic US market. Blanton's original is generally available in Canada along with the special reserve with the Gold popping up a few times a year (the Gold is the best IMO). I know it's also widely available in a lot of European markets and like you guys have pointed out Australia gets a lot of exposure with Blanton's as well.

[@applechili2848]

Ryan Meema Australia has a phenomenal market & the Bundaberg ginger beer is to die for. I import this every now & then; it’s really good!

[@Bladingmom]

I adore Blanton's! My bottle certainly did not last very long!

[@miracleyang4128]

Nice vidéo thank you

[@akluckkongkerntune6693]

Good video guys just brought the green special reserve for $60 ish here in australia now im bringing the over 90 proof one which comes at $80- $90 but personally i think prices are extremely hyped here in australia hence why the wild turkey 101 wins it with me for $57 allthou i do enjoy the russells reserve single barrel goin for $77- $80..or rare breed for $80- $90 .just brought a blanton's straight from the barrel for $170..yep i dont want 2 open it..from a drinker/collector point what if it can be worth alot more in the future for our childrens generation to benifit..curious what have yous been tucking away...whats in your collection.you know explaining off why you've kept it.. from a collector point of view..should do a video on what bottles you haven't opened keeping to benifit off it for the future..pass down..family tresure..sometimes i like 2 search up collection videos ..just thought i havnt seen you's do one .i know people dont wanna be seen as a flipper but you know its ok 2 collect right..

[@markgarin6355]

Ah since one available in us... I'd say regular is my favorite expression.

[@bkahbkrid6224]

If you have all of the stoppers you can mail them into Buffalo Trace Distillery and they’ll mount them all on an old bourbon barrel stage for FREE and mail them back for FREE. I have it displayed in my bar. It’s a beautiful piece.

[@onlyonesmoke]

you know when you go to a liquor store in the hood and find 2 bottle for 49 bucks. I just did yesterday. lol Love it..

[@greenmetro5901]

Jesus man where you live at they always sold out

[@tacticalsweater5119]

You forgot another fact - it's almost impossible to find.

[@Ryan-by8ui]

Tell me about it. I’ve got a bottle right now that basically just sits in my liquor cabinet. I’m afraid to drink it because then it will be gone :(

[@alexanderrensch7748]

Ive got two opened bottles .and would like to sell them..

[@johnniebee4328]

i got 6 from the distributor 2 weeks ago, now that i have it, no one wants it

[@tacticalsweater5119]

@@johnniebee4328 No lie? All sealed? How much are you asking for one?

[@johnniebee4328]

@@tacticalsweater5119 I'm selling the first two at 61.99 then I'll probably go up. As a New York State retailer I can only sell to live customers , no shipping or anything like that. I'm in between Rochester and Buffalo

[@WineLightMedia]

My wife says great video and definitely enjoy with Bacon, to pay tribute…lol.

[@TastyTuesdayReviews]

Great Information....And I Love It Neat 🥃.....

[@buildersmark]

Blanton's neat & it does seem difficult to find the different ones

[@jbw5485]

I only have one bottle. It has an N on the topper. Drinking it neat only. Didn’t realize each toppers horse was in a different pose.

[@dan5087]

Some good bourbon, that's for sure!

[@stevenader1175]

I will drink it neat when I can find it again. Hard to even find it or Trace in even large markets in southern Ohio.

[@madmax4575]

I can help you find it. That's if you are still looking for it...

[@atribecalledfilm]

Need to restock will go to the distillery when it becomes available

[@TheGW1974]

This video was pretty cool. I enjoyed it. But.... I miss seeing your faces and felt like it ended too soon, lol. It wasn’t enough, I feel cheated. Serious though. I really enjoyed it and look forward to more like it.

[@MrDeschainRoland]

Love this!

[@laplantski]

I know Bourbon lore is a thing and im guilty of succumbing to it. Im not even a huge fan of Blantons ( its good dont get me wrong) but i got kinda teary eyed when i entered the Blantons bottling house.

[@Jesse_OG2VR]

I don't enjoy the US stock Blantons. The SFTB is very good though. I don't understand why its not offered in the US.. it would fly off the shelf!

[@johnniebee4328]

Asian customers are willing to pay more for it, and there is limited quantities. The American consumer tends to be more of a fanatical cheapskate.

[@kellycottrell1674]

I enjoy Blantons Neat! When I have access!

[@madmax4575]

I have a couple of bottles i wanna lay off... What you say!

[@CMHasty028]

By chance, y'all haven't done one of these for EHT. GTS, ETL, etc. and I missed it, have you? Would be really cool if you did! Cheers!

[@OGbrick420]

do all variations of Blantons come with the black velvet bag?

[@ericluther5892]

I got a bottle as a gift a few years ago that was picked by the liquor store I frequent (each bottle they had, had a sticker on it showing that barrel was handpicked by the owner). I was immediately hooked and havent been able to find a bottle in Wisconsin since! I was told there was a shortage. Is it becoming easier to find yet?

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Eric Luther Buffalo Trace is amping up production, but in the bourbon world, it takes years to see those efforts, so it’s still going to take a while before you see it around like you used to.

[@johnniebee4328]

Blanton's is coming back to liquor stores, but for some reason the $30 Buffalo Trace is super rare

[@triplecap4307]

and when you take the bt basic tour they tell you not to steal a cap. True that. LOL

[@theswampfox9584]

Blanton’s always enjoyed neat here

[@aczep6706]

...neat every time.

[@Chris_Styles]

The discontinued Black Edition ?

[@ItsBourbonNight]

According to our information they have.

[@StonedSpagooter]

Does anyone know what the whiskey gets pour over when first coming out of the barrel? is it some sort of filtering rock?

[@richrich7432]

Charcoal

[@paulfuente87]

At 00:24 what are the barrels being dumped into?

[@ItsBourbonNight]

It's a dump trough. The whiskey gets filtered, cut to proof (unless it's barrel proof) and bottled after this.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

This is a great video! I love the presentation! New sub here

[@David-Drinks-Dusties]

You all forgot to mention the Blantons Chronicle that was released in Paris last year.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

David Lohden We just wanted to mention a few, but thanks for the info!