Blanton's Gold Edtn The Orig Single Barrel Bourbon 51.5 70CL

Blanton's Gold Edition, The Original Single Barrel Bourbon, bottled at 51.5% ABV, is a premium expression from Blanton's, the brand widely credited with popularising the single-barrel bourbon category when it launched in the 1980s. Each bottle of Blanton's Original comes from a single barrel rather than a blend of many, meaning genuine variation exists from bottle to bottle even within the same release, and the Gold Edition raises the proof above the standard 46.5% bottling to deliver a richer, more intense drinking experience. Expect a nose of dark caramel and vanilla, with baking spice and a hint of dried fruit adding complexity, all carried at a higher intensity than the standard-strength release thanks to the elevated ABV. The palate follows through with rich caramel and vanilla sweetness, warming spice, and a fuller body than lower-proof bourbon typically offers, finishing long and warm with lingering oak and spice. Blanton's distinctive horse-and-jockey bottle stopper, part of a collectible series depicting different stages of a horse race, adds an additional layer of appeal for collectors beyond the whisky itself. Best enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube to open the aromatics slightly, Blanton's Gold Edition is a genuinely excellent, well-regarded single barrel bourbon.