5 Things You Didn't Know About Blanton's Bourbon
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- Even the casual Bourbon drinker has heard of Blanton's, but there's a lot more about the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that you might not know about. Here's 5 facts about Blanton's that you might have not known!
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My favorite Blanton's is the Blanton's i can find... Which is never lol
Gotta find out when Buffalo Trace is doing their releases. First or last Saturday’s of the month in my area (Louisville, KY) and stand in line for one. Or pay an outrageous price for it from a shelf depending on area you’re in. Hopefully you’ve got one by now though. Cheers!
Fun fact: there's a magical thing called the internet where you can buy it and it gets delivered right to your door. Maybe you should give it a try it might surprise you. 😂😂😂
#6 it's the preferred Bourbon of John Wick!
Baba yaga.....
Special Reserve edition (green label) in John Wick II
Red, Blue, Silver, Green are impossible to find in Japan, but Gold, Black, SFTB, and Original can find.
However, SFTB is overpriced.
I found 6 Blanton’s over the last month in Maryland. I still cannot find EHT or Stagg jr.
My favorite bourbon. I like it both neat and on the rocks. Never mixed with anything..... Ever.
Amen!
Yep, only two ways to enjoy it. Anything else is a waste.
Id smack my mama and my daddy to the ground they try that level disrespect
I found Blanton's at my local grocery store of all places....thank god nobody in my area knew what it was. They had 4 bottles. I bought 3 of them.
Always leave one to ward off bad karma.
Leave some for the rest
You are a lucky S.O.B! I’ve been checking my grocery stores too as I’ve heard legends of them randomly getting some bottles so I started checking...with no luck so far. I’ve also heard Costco will get bottles sometimes but no luck there either
I've yet to find any
@@PUNISHERMHS_2021 my local gas station had 3 bottles this year
You forgot another fact - it's almost impossible to find.
Tell me about it. I’ve got a bottle right now that basically just sits in my liquor cabinet. I’m afraid to drink it because then it will be gone :(
Ive got two opened bottles .and would like to sell them..
i got 6 from the distributor 2 weeks ago, now that i have it, no one wants it
@@johnniebee4328 No lie? All sealed? How much are you asking for one?
@@tacticalsweater5119 I'm selling the first two at 61.99 then I'll probably go up. As a New York State retailer I can only sell to live customers , no shipping or anything like that. I'm in between Rochester and Buffalo
3:40 I just said the first word that started with B and it ended up being correct
Just scored a bottle for $75. Got a bottle of Eagle Rare for $44, 5 bottles of Buffalo Trace for $32 each and a bottle of Sazarac Rye for $32.
Its been a great week.
Seems you missed a key fact few people know: Blanton’s isn’t owned by Buffalo Trace or Sazerac. It’s owned by a Japanese Company, Age International. That’s why only one of the expressions is available on US. Sadly, it’s one of the worst expressions. Better than the 80 proof Green, but still thin and boring in comparison to Gold and SFTB.
We gotta save something for "Another 5 Facts You Didn't Know About Blanton's"!
This almost legitimately angers me. So they make the stuff here and ship it out😒. I mean I get it, exporting. But I'd fork over hard earned money for top shelf Blantons.
@Dragon Chi Stimulated, perhaps, but I wouldn't say saved.
@@tacticalsweater5119 agreed angers me also
@Dragon Chi explain please.
The black edition is not discontinued as you said. It is produced only for Japan and is easily purchased there today.
At the risk of being lynched, one thing I discovered about Blanton's after buying a bottle of the Gold is that I don't like it...I found it bland and quite flavourless. An expensive lesson.
My all time favorite high end bourbon.... thanks for the info
The discontinued Black Edition ?
According to our information they have.
My favorite bourbon. Like it with an ice ball. Like an earlier comment, never mix it with anything.
Neat only
Neat *ONLY!!!!* Water and cold diminish flavor too much to not appreciate every nuance of this wonderful (but now overpriced) liquid gold!
Excellent content as usual. Thanks for all the work you have been doing to expand the communities knowledge.
First off, there are 8 letters in Blanton's ...2 N's, one has a hyphen after it....AND little known fact, ( I bottle this DAILY at BTD) the cork is lined up with the 2 seams in the glass line....one glass line on opposite sides of the barrel looking glass......CHEERS!
Yeah, we were counting the total number of letters used to spell the 8 letter word of Blanton's as 7, but looks like you got that. Also, very cool about bottling Blanton's! Very well done! Cheers!
Bacon would be his middle name!! Murica!!
I enjoy it most straight from the bottle into my mouth
Neat...the ONLY way to enjoy a good bourbon.
Just picked this up for $55. Dumped 12-3-19, Barrel No 140, Warehouse H, Rick 16, stopper S
I like this format and have not seen you guys do it before. You should do more in addition to your other formats. Short, sweet, informative.
great video. neat is the only way.....
Went to buffalo trace last weekend got a bottle of blantons in front of warehouse H 💯, still trying to get the other bottles! I enjoy it neat 🥃
4 ABC stores in my County. I go in each one several times a month. In 5 years I have yet to be there when there is any on the shelf.
You have line up in a queue as soon as the truck comes in my place.
I like the twist you all did to this episode! Became a Patreon and still enjoying watching you all while I’m overseas. I’m stationed at Fort Campbell so hopefully I’ll have some time to attend one of your meetups when I get back. God bless!
Cole Hanna Thanks, and glad to have you as a part of the Patreon crowd! Hope we get to meet you some day soon, too!
After years of my uncle bragging about blanton's because he has an expensive taste for expensive liquor i finally decided to give it a try and let me say I'm glad i did. It may have costed my $75 but it was worth every penny because it's hands down the smoothest, best tasting bourbon I've ever tasted. Hell I'll go as far as say I'll probably never drink another type of bourbon ever again blanton's is the king of bourbon.
Whereas we're very happy you enjoyed it, and I promise we're not trying to be a downer here, we feel we have to point out that Blanton's is a non-age stated single barrel. Single barrel's in general can vary in taste profile, and with it being as popular as it is now and with there being no age statement, they could keep getting younger and younger. Now, if they still taste of the same quality, then no big deal, age is just a number after all, but all we're recommending is to keep checking in on it, and if you ever feel it's just not the same as it used to be, there's plenty of other great bourbons out there. Of course, we hope this never happens and you continue to love it :)
and when you take the bt basic tour they tell you not to steal a cap. True that. LOL
My 'spirits guide" at the LLS said I was a good customer and handed me my first "Horse" today. Time to saddle up!!!
I was not aware that there were more versions than what is sold in the US. That would be an interesting taste test!
Just bought a bottle of Blanton's Gold to celebrate the birth of my first son and i am very impressed.
I'm a member of the Blanton family and my great grandfather was a moonshiner
If you have an empty Blanton's bottle and fill it with Ancient Ancient age 10 star bourbon, the majority of your guests cannot tell the difference because it is the same mash bill.
Gold and straight from the barrel are their best expressions and it is a travesty they are not sold United States
The Rookie, Wine and Whiskey Enthusiast
Indeed. It’s not easy to find overseas, but it’s more than worth it to search out the unicorns on your travels abroad.
Hibiki 12, 17, 21 & 30
Hakushu 12, 17, 21 & 25 (cherry cask)
Yamazaki (12 & up, esp. special editions & cherry cask)
Blantons strait from the barrel
The selections overseas also vary in flavor profile, as the palate differs vastly from the American palate.
Case in point, I once visited an old Japanese store off the beaten path & they carried Hennessy; however, the bottles & names were different.
Needless to say, I didn’t buy because I wasn’t a big fan of Cognac.
After an additional trip or two I went out on a limb & purchased an old dusty bottle of Hennessy Curveé.
I didn’t open it, until approximately one month after purchase.
The bottom was so old the cork broke off & I had to cut & strain the remnants of cork out of the spirit.
It was a frustrating experience and endeavor. However, when I finally got around to tasting the Cognac it blew me away. That’s when I researched it & found out that not everything is the same region to region. And more importantly I rushed back to the store to buy the remaining stock of Hennessy Curveé.
I mentioned the cork issue with the owner & he wanted to replace the bottle in which I had the cork issue. This, I humbly declined.
And began collecting everything that I could get my hands on to include Four Roses platinum & limited editions, which are only sold in Japan, which like a lot of people are finding out are owned by the Japanese.
Anyhow, if you haven’t tried Blantons Gold & by the Barrel barrel proof, don’t do it!
It’s not worth the withdrawal symptoms & pains in acquiring another bottle.
However, if you do ever come across an old dusty bottle of Hennessy or Hibiki or Blantons Gold/by the barrel, don’t hesitate, not even for a second.
Figure out the customs & duties later.
Best Luck all!
Wish I had better luck finding a bottle
Let's talk if you are still looking for it...
I don't enjoy the US stock Blantons. The SFTB is very good though. I don't understand why its not offered in the US.. it would fly off the shelf!
Asian customers are willing to pay more for it, and there is limited quantities. The American consumer tends to be more of a fanatical cheapskate.
Amazing video very informative! Such good shots of the bottles, and just excellent footage! Cheers well done.
I had a pour a few weeks back. It's definitely good stuff. A bottle is out of my price range, but I was on vacation and it was my treat to myself.
How much is a bottle
@@chowtownfoodreviews6679
It's about $60 for a fifth right now in VA, but it seems to me, it was around $100 not long ago.
www.abc.virginia.gov/products/bourbon/blanton-single-barrel-bourbon#/product?productSize=1
How did he become known as "Colonel" Blanton, if he worked his whole life in a distillery?!?
He was a Kentucky Colonel which is an honorary distinction that is given to some people. Chad is a Kentucky Colonel, too!
Some good bourbon, that's for sure!
Love the video guys!!!. I prefer it neat, you get the full flavor.
Awesome video... I like this kind of deep dive
Blantons has become victim of overhyped bourbon best bottles of it we don’t get. But I’d never pass a store pick of blantons since they have all been better than regular bottling.
Ah since one available in us... I'd say regular is my favorite expression.
Dee-licious! That was my first bourbon and won't be my last. Now to go find a bottle. Yum!
Haven't tried the Green, but the SFTB is my favorite . Family, relatives go to Japan now and then, so I get it for around $95. Hey Chad, Sara...that reminds me that I sent you an email about this ....
Oh? Sorry, we sometimes get a big rush of emails and things fall through. How could we search it to find it? Sorry bout that.
@@ItsBourbonNight No worries -- I'm sure your inbox has thousands of emails -- just search for No to Pineapple Pizza ... it was mentioned in the live stream that day when I wrote you. FYI -- that's just really gross.... if you order that here in Hawaii, we know you're an out-of-towner... lol
Blanton’s always enjoyed neat here
Excellent informative video. Thanks
#6 - when you don't have it on your shelves, everyone wants it. #7 - when it is on your shelf, no one wants it
This was an AWESOME episode! Love this!
Denzel Washington end scene in Inside Man (Superb Performance) With Christopher Plummer. Blanton's showing on Bar cart. Plummer pours from a decanter.
Neat
I love my barrel proof Blantons a friend brought me back from Japan! To be honest I was surprised to hear about that 80 proof bottle, which I would like for my collection, but what a waste to proof Blantons down so Much! Shame on You AUSTRALIA!! haha
Great videos but you have some things wrong. The Black is NOT discontinued. It's a Japan only item and I buy it there all the time. It's 80 proof and the same as the "Select" green label but aged 8 years minimum. Also, you failed to mention 2 other Japan only editions which are still in production. The "Takara Red" which is the same as our 93 proof in the US but aged at least 8 years and the "Takara Gold" which is the same as the 103 proof gold but aged longer.
The thumbnail tells you all you need to know... notice the bottles that are near empty.
Happy hunting!
I adore Blanton's! My bottle certainly did not last very long!
I make old fashions with it just to kiss people off and even paid an extra $20 at a restaurant one time for it just cause the bar tenders said that was “gonna cost me if I did that to Blantons” well OT cost and I paid! It’s the best drink you’ll ever drink… period! Pappy who!!??
Here is one thing I know of Blanton’s is that it was $49.99 last Christmas, but now is $129.99. Only would consider it a buy at barrel proof uncut and unfiltered with at least a 10 year age statement. Sorry the horse and rider top isn’t enough.
Love the history.
One thing you didn't know, You're over paying for overhyped shit!!!!
What ever way I can to get it in my mouth. By mooch or by last resort buy it myself.
All I need to know about Blantons is it is way over priced for what you get. Don't get me wrong, it is good bourbon but just way overhyped for what it is. I can find plenty of bourbons out there that better complexity and finish for much less. Ya must be paying for that horse and jockey on top.
I work in craft bottling Blanton's daily. Each case of corks has an equal amount of each letter.."luck of the draw"..no letter is less equal
Sara and Chad, Great video and hope you do more of these. What else would the "B." stand for but BACON!! I enjoy it neat and love the nose and especially sniffing the empty glass. But don't understand people going crazy for this. Maybe because it is so smooth? So the MB #2 is Blantons and ETL, are there any others? Cheers!
Thanks! We would like to do more like these in the future. Ancient Age, Rock Hill Farms and Hancock's Presidential Reserve are also Mash Bill #2.
smooth, but kind of flavorless to me tbh
It could stand for booze.
Great video!!! Loved the content and format!!! Take care and I hope you and your families have a Blessed Easter!!!
This is so professionally done, what Chanel is this??)
Brad Dickey It’s Bourbon Night! Welcome in!
My wife says great video and definitely enjoy with Bacon, to pay tribute…lol.
I'm in Canada and Blanton's Original and Blanton's Single Barrel Special Reserve are easily accessible at my local liquor store. I prefer them neat, no ice. However, I also enjoy it another way once in awhile that is a bit of a guilty pleasure. One day my (American) uncle was drinking his typical 50/50 mix of Wild Turkey 101 and Wild Turkey American Honey on the rocks. He kind of forced me into trying it (very reluctantly I might add), so I gave in and gave it a shot. I had always completely wrote off sweetened "bourbons" like American Honey as utter crap, but to my surprise, as a mix with another bourbon on the rocks, it was really good! The mix of regular bourbon, along with the honeyed one, made for a super-complex and delicious experience. With both combined on the rocks, the flavours complimented each other and opened up incredibly as the ice slowly melted. I was stunned at how delicious it was. So I tried it again at home with Blanton's Original and it was even more complex and flavourful. It's not something I do very often, but if I mix Wild Turkey American Honey with anything else, it now has to be Blanton's. I've tried it with several other bourbons, but it's just not the same. I was a bit of a bourbon snob until that mix slapped me in the face. lol Now I'd never turn one dawn! The world works in mysterious ways. lol If you ever try it though, try to get a 55/45 mix: that's 55% Blanton's and 45% American Honey. Not 50/50, not 60/40, but 55/45! Get that 55/45 mix just right with the right amount of ice, and you're in for a real treat.
I have all four available here in Oz and just managed to collect all eight stoppers.
Anybody else drink their blanton’s with RC Soda?
And it doubled in price, and I can't find a bottle of it anywhere around Chicago for the past year. I loves me some Blanton's!
5 years ago I could walk into any liquor store and pull 2 or 3 off of the shelf.
Now I have to import from Europe.
It's a labor of love.
I can help you. If you still looking. I have a couple of bottles I'll wanna lay off
Damn why did I already know these facts.. Not an alcoholic...lol
I have 4 bottles of Blanton's 2 single and 2 gold in my home bar right now they were all bottled within 8 months of each other and I can say the profiles of the single barrel are almost identical the gold on the other hand noticeably different but still fantastic
...neat every time.
Great video! I was more of a Scotch guy, but a friend started getting me into bourbon and while he was visiting last year we went to my local liquor store and he lost his mind when he saw 4 bottles of Blanton's on the shelf! He insisted it was like finding a unicorn and forced me to buy at least one of the bottles. I did and it was so amazing...best bourbon I've ever had (Henry McKenna's has become my other favorite). I kept my bottle! And since then I haven't found another bottle to buy.
Your friend was right. You found the pot of gold that day my friend.
Very interesting, thanks!! Btw, regarding the theory that people skew the distribution of available lettered-bottles due to being adamant about looking for a particular letter, that mathematically doesn't justify the rarity of any letter. That is, assuming the distribution of letters truly is uniform, then the random subset of people who look for any particular letter is also uniform. Thus, the remaining batch of letters would still be evenly distributed.
It's a good bourbon but, not worth the price anymore
Exactly, it’s popular just because it’s “hard to get”. There are much better bourbons that are readily available at lower price points.
@@mrcat3493 like what?
Fun fact #6. Blantons was John Wick's bourbon with a bottle featuring in the hotel scene in part 2
Indeed! We can put that fact in our follow up video ;)
Really well done guys!
I only have one bottle. It has an N on the topper. Drinking it neat only. Didn’t realize each toppers horse was in a different pose.
Does anyone know what the whiskey gets pour over when first coming out of the barrel? is it some sort of filtering rock?
Great video, now if Buffalo Trace would make it more readily available in Ohio 😐
I Could find in up NW OHIO somewhat regularly, until it won that Bourbon award 2 or 3 years ago. Now i rarely see it.
it's slowly coming back onto the market. I haven't seen any Buffalo Trace in 2 years but at my small store I was able to get 2 cases of Blanton's this year so far
Albert Bacon Blantons! His Middle name is Bacon!
I know Bourbon lore is a thing and im guilty of succumbing to it. Im not even a huge fan of Blantons ( its good dont get me wrong) but i got kinda teary eyed when i entered the Blantons bottling house.
I know one thing. It's impossible to get the straight from the barrel version in the UK
I can help you. What you say? That's if you haven't found it yet...
I feel like Blanton’s should only be drank neat...
By chance, y'all haven't done one of these for EHT. GTS, ETL, etc. and I missed it, have you? Would be really cool if you did! Cheers!
This video was pretty cool. I enjoyed it. But.... I miss seeing your faces and felt like it ended too soon, lol. It wasn’t enough, I feel cheated. Serious though. I really enjoyed it and look forward to more like it.
Great job this week, y’all. Love this format!
Perry Ritter Thanks, Perr!
Hello DarkviperAU subscribers
Trying to find if this is true so maybe someone here can tell me. Is it true if you collect all 8 bottles they’re worth a lot more as a whole set if you try to sell them?
Bacon does sound like it would go well with Bourbon
Great Information....And I Love It Neat 🥃.....
Annnnnddd the price just went up another$50 bucks. Thanks.
Its $199 where I live
I enjoy Blantons Neat! When I have access!
I have a couple of bottles i wanna lay off... What you say!
Sara, I love that photo of you in glasses. This is a great video!!!
Monica Willits Thanks, Monica!
I really enjoyed this and Id love to see more videos like this.
Blanton's neat & it does seem difficult to find the different ones
Best way to enjoy Blanton’s: Jell-O shots