Description
Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original Single Barrel was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first single barrel bourbon. The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon. Blanton’s Original set the standard for single barrel bourbons in 1984. Best served neat or on the rocks. Bottled at 46.5% alcohol by volume.
Packaging: 700ml
Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon was created in 1984 by Elmer T. Lee as a tribute to Colonel Albert B. Blanton, the former president of the distillery. Colonel Blanton had a tradition of handpicking barrels from Warehouse H to entertain his guests, and Lee named the new bourbon after him. The use of Warehouse H, a metal warehouse constructed after the repeal of prohibition, contributed to the unique aging characteristics of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon. The metal walls caused the bourbon to age differently, capturing the climate of Kentucky and allowing for a steady interaction with the oak. Elmer T. Lee had an outstanding career at the distillery, rising from an engineer to a plant manager. He played a significant role in the development and growth of the distillery before his retirement in 1985. Lee received numerous accolades and awards for his creativity and contributions to the bourbon industry. Colonel Albert B. Blanton, born in 1881, worked at the distillery from a young age and eventually became its president. Blanton adhered to the traditions of Kentucky bourbon production and was highly respected in the industry. A statue of Colonel Blanton stands at the distillery as a monument to his legacy.
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