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Bourbon I Want For Christmas 🎄

Size: 700 or 750 ml
Proof: 130
Created: Buffalo Trace Distillery

• Best Known As "Liquid Gold"

• Expertly Aged 6-8 Years

• Single Barrel Bourbon

Taste
Blanton's Straight From The Barrelis is easily one of the most incredible bourbons. It is a cask-strength expression, making it one of the highest alcohols by volume. It was created with Mash Bill#2, a sour mash of corn, malted barley, and extra rye, before maturing in American White Oak casks. The nose on this one is bold and savory, with dominant hints of smoke mingled with earthy undertones of walnuts and hazelnut with a warm, buttery mouthfeel. You'll find subtle hints of honey, rye, and spices on the palate. The finish is strong and bold, with a delicate nuisance of chocolatey espresso, honey, and spice. 

History
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel is best known as "liquid gold"! It was produced in 1984 under the guidance of Elmer T. Lee, Master distiller at the George T. Stagg Distillery, now known as the famous Buffalo Trace Distillery. There, he worked with Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton, the distillery president, from 1921 to 1951. During the time he worked for him, he noticed that whenever there were ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton's family and friends, he would always choose a bottle aged at warehouse H at Buffalo Trace. Which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, built shortly after prohibition. Being metal meant it created a lot of temperature fluctuation because the metal didn't insulate and would change how the whisky aged. They are aged 6-8 years and have a higher rye content. Blanton's is all about quality and only produces a limited amount, making them hard to obtain. In 1999, eight different horse stoppers were added to the bottles of Blanton's. Each stopper has a letter circled on the lower left side to spell out “B-L-A-N-T-O-N'-S.” After lining up, the stoppers display different positions of a horse race. They are visible upon purchase, even though some letters are hard to find. Blanton assures fans that it produces the same number of each every year. Blanton's found overseas will be 700 ml, while domestic releases are 750 ml.

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