Blanton's Straight from the Barrel 700ml ab € 173,29 (2024) | Preisvergleich Geizhals Deutschland (2024)

FAQs

Which Blanton's letter is rare? ›

What is the rarest letter to find? All the letters are produced in equal amounts. However, because Blanton's is bottled by hand they are placed on the bottle at random. This is why it seems as if some letters are harder to find.

Blanton's is aged for between 6 to 8 years in the metal cladded warehouse H. In the Blanton's range there is the Original Single Barrel taken form the middle part of the warehouse. The Gold Edition which is very smooth and complex. Others in the range are the Straight From the Barrel and Blanton's special Reserve.

Each barrel is aged in a specific warehouse H, which has its unique microclimate, further limiting the production numbers. Moreover, the soaring demand for Blanton's, fueled by its cult status among bourbon enthusiasts and collectors, exacerbates its scarcity.

Here's why Blanton's is so elusive

One of the biggest reasons for the gap in supply meeting demand is, as Liquor Laboratory points out, it takes years to age. The recent whiskey boom surprised even those in the industry, and Buffalo Trace couldn't respond at the speed, say, a candy bar maker could.

Order today at BlantonsBook.com. Buffalo Trace Distillery has a service for those collect all 8 horse stoppers. If you send them to BT, they will mount them on a barrel stave and return them at no charge.

If you collect all 8 stoppers, you can actually send them to Buffalo Trace. and they'll mount them on a barrel stave for free. Now if you're like me, you're just happy to find one. so you can drink it.

Flavor Notes. The tasting notes of the bourbon enjoyed by John Wick, Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, can be described as a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Its flavor profile is dominated by sweet notes of caramel, toffee, and vanilla, giving it a rich and smooth taste.

Named for Colonel Albert B. Blanton, former president of what would eventually become known as the Buffalo Trace distillery, the entire Blanton's range can be considered top-shelf whiskey that's worth exploring.

Blanton's is a small-batch bourbon, meaning it's produced in limited quantities. As a result, finding a rare bottle of Blanton's is not only a challenge but also a rewarding experience. One of the most unique aspects of collecting Blanton's is the hunt for the elusive stopper letters.

Bourbon does not expire, as long as it remains unopened. A correctly stored bottle can last decades as long as it's kept away from heat and light. If you have an opened bottle of bourbon its shelf life is about 3-6 months before it will start to lose quality and flavor.

Why is Blanton's so expensive? ›

One of the key factors driving Blanton's price is its perceived scarcity. Unlike mass-produced bourbons, Blanton's is a single barrel bourbon, meaning each bottle comes from a single barrel hand-selected from Warehouse H at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Blanton's is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced and marketed by the Sazerac Company. Though it does not own the brand, it has exclusive distilling rights. It is owned by Age International, Inc. It is distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Bourbon fanatics, rejoice! Especially those who have a thing for rarities like Blanton's Single-Barrel Bourbon, which is one of the best whiskeys in this category of exclusive spirits, and therefore tends to be more expensive.

“Vintage Single Barrel” – 93 proof

This is the rarest Blanton's out there, and likely only consists of a single barrel. Currently no bottles are known/have been identified. Produced in 2012 for the French market, this photo is really the only documentation that it even existed at some point.

The deep and resonate finish on this bourbon is nothing short of legendary. Straight from the barrel is best served neat or with a splash of water.

Blanton's Black overview

Blanton's Takara Black) is the export-only version that clocks in at 40% ABV / 80 proof. It's one of three extra-aged Blanton's Takara versions (takara means “treasure” in Japanese) that also include Red (46.5% ABV) and Gold (there are 2 versions of Gold, both 51.5% ABV).

And the horse and jockey topper on each bottle will be gold, and feature different letters that spell out “BLANTONS.”

A high-proof version of Blanton's Original needed to be made, and it comes in form of Blanton's Gold Edition bottled at 51.5% ABV (compared to 46.5% ABV of Blanton's Original). Five percent of additional alcohol doesn't seem dramatic, and yet Blanton's Gold Edition takes on entirely new forms of flavor.