Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

In the winter of 1881, Albert Bacon Blanton was born into one of the first families of bourbon history. At the age of sixteen, he started work in the Distillery as an office boy and fast became a leading pioneer in the development of bourbon. From the time he was made company president in 1921 until his retirement in 1952, his Distillery expanded from 44 to 144 buildings to become the largest Distillery of its day. During that period Colonel Blanton created his very special and limited supply of bourbon - his private reserve - handpicked and stored in what now is known as the famous Warehouse H. Although Colonel Blanton died in the spring of 1959, his legacy lives. Introduced in 1984, Blanton’s namesake bourbon was the first ever Single Barrel Bourbon sold commercially. The Single Barrel Bourbon is the first of its kind. Blanton's is the Original Single Barrel Bourbon that retains its uniqueness today by virtue of world wide critical acclaim. It has been awarded international gold medals, grand gold medals, and recommendations from noted spirits writers like Paul Pacult. The individual barrel selection process is one that involves one of the most respected Master Distillers in the bourbon industry. Elmer T. Lee introduced Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon in 1984 and since that time has been enshrined in the Master Distillers' Hall of Fame. Elmer searched the honey spots of Warehouse H to personally select those barrels destined for greatness. Unlike other brands which are restricted to certain ages, Blanton's strives for a distinctive flavor profile across an array of years. The typical bourbon used is approximately eight years old, however, it is not unusual for the age to extend to ten or twelve years. From world-class bourbon to the most unique package, everything about Blanton's exudes quality, class, and excellence. REVIEWS "Liquid gold." –Jim Murray's Whisky Bible TASTING NOTES A deep, satisfying nose of nutmeg and spices. Powerful dry vanilla notes in harmony with hints of honey amid strong caramel and corn. A medium finish composed of returning corn and nutmeg flavors. AWARDS 2019 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2019 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2018 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 "Tried & True" - 91 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2017 Gold Medal - 90 points - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2017 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 "Tried & True" - 93 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 Double Gold Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2016 Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Gold Medal / 90 points - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2016 "Tried & True" - 95 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Silver Medal - North American Bourbon & Whisky Competition 2016 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015 Silver Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Gold Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Bourbon Whiskeys 2015 2015 Trophy Finalist; "Tried & True" - 95 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2015 Bronze Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2014 Double Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013 Extraordinary/Ultimate Recommendation; Chairman's Trophy - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 Gold Medal - Best Bourbon - The Fifty Best 2012 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman's Trophy Winner - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012 Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2012 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 Excellent/Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 Best of Category - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010 Very Good-Recommended - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2009 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2008 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2007 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2006 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2003 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2003 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2003 Bronze Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2003 Commended - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2002 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2000 Grand Gold Medal - Monde Selection 2000 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 1999 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 1998 Two Grand Gold Medals - Monde Selection 1998 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 1997 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition