The first single barrel bourbon to restore the nobility of American whiskey in 1984, Blanton's subsequently released a Gold version at 103 proof (51.5% alc). Blanton's features a higher percentage of rye in its recipe, making it drier and spicier (cinnamon and nutmeg). It offers notes of dark fruits, pecans, oak and a touch of sweetness with honey and vanilla.

The Gold version of Blanton's is the most accomplished of this large single barrel produced at the Buffalo Trace distillery. profile - complex - dried fruits, plum - spicy, clove