Blanton's, Straight From The Barrel, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (64.2%, 70cl)

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an un-cut, un-filtered expression of pure barrel-strength bourbon, produced at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Originating from the legendary Warehouse H—the world's only metal-clad aging warehouse, constructed by Colonel Albert B. Blanton—this single barrel bourbon undergoes dramatic temperature fluctuations that accelerate interaction with the charred American white oak, building immense color and flavor concentration.

The production employs Buffalo Trace's famous Mashbill No. 2, a higher-rye bourbon recipe that balances sweet corn richness with bold, spicy rye complexity. Drawn straight from individual hand-selected barrels without any dilution or chill-filtration, this bottling comes in at a formidable strength of 64.2% ABV. Every bottle is hand-labeled and sealed with the iconic horse-and-jockey stopper, delivering the raw, unadulterated essence of single barrel Kentucky bourbon.

The profile is massive, velvety, and deeply complex, offering an extraordinary balance between dark sweetness and potent wood spice. The nose opens with intense aromas of dark chocolate, toasted oak, heavily caramelized sugar, and dried dark cherries, backed by rich vanilla bean and tobacco leaf. On the palate, the high proof provides a thick, mouth-coating texture filled with deep flavors of sticky maple syrup, cooked plums, brown butter, and leather, balanced by sharp rye spice, clove, and cinnamon bark. The finish is remarkably long, warm, and lingering, leaving trails of charred oak, dark cacao, roasted nuts, and sweet baking spices.