Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Single Barrel Bourbon

Product Description

Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Special Edition Single Barrel Bourbon: Forty Years After the First Single Barrel

In 1984, a bottle of bourbon came from one barrel, and nobody had marketed that before. Blanton’s did it first, under Elmer T. Lee at what is now Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and an entire category followed. Forty years later, Blanton’s marked the anniversary with the one bottle that undoes its own rule: cask strength. The Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Special Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, bottled in November 2024, is uncut and unfiltered, straight from the barrel, at roughly 121 to 124 proof (each bottle is a single barrel, so the proof and barrel number are on the label). It’s a one-time release.

The mash is Buffalo Trace’s Mash Bill #2, a high-rye recipe, and the whiskey comes from Warehouse H, the distillery’s only metal-clad warehouse. There’s no age statement (Blanton’s is typically 6 to 8 years). Retailers describe a deep amber to copper bourbon with caramel, vanilla, oak, baking spice, and a rye spice that the higher proof turns up, with a full-bodied finish, and tasters who’ve had it call it powerful without being harsh. Because every bottle is one barrel, no two are the same, so expect the classic Blanton’s balance with more weight, more heat, and more depth. Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass, with a drop or two of water to open it.

What It Looks Like

• The stopper: the commemorative white horse (the Blanton’s horse-and-jockey, in white), with its letter on top.
• The case: a clear acrylic display case with a stand, made to be shown off.
• The bag: a black Blanton’s bag in some sets.
• The bottle: 700ml.

Who It’s For

• Blanton’s collectors who already own the Original, Gold, and Straight From The Barrel.
• Anyone marking a milestone: forty years of the single barrel, a 40th birthday, a 1984 birth year.
• Serious sippers who want Blanton’s at full strength.

About the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon; single barrel; cask strength, uncut and unfiltered
• Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (high rye); aged in Warehouse H; no age statement
• About 121 to 124 proof, varying by barrel (check your label); bottled November 2024
• Blanton’s / Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky; 700ml

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep amber to burnished copper.

Nose and palate: Caramel, vanilla, oak, baking spice, and warm rye spice.

Finish: Full-bodied, with the proof showing and the Blanton’s balance intact.

Food Pairings

The caramel and rye spice pair well with a dry-aged steak, aged cheddar, and dark chocolate. They also go with pecan pie, roasted nuts, and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass, with a drop of water if you like. At this proof, skip the ice and the mixer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the 2024 release? Yes. The 40th anniversary of Blanton’s (1984) is 2024, and this is the single anniversary release.

What proof is it? Cask strength, about 121 to 124 proof, depending on the barrel.

Is it the same as Straight From The Barrel? No. It’s a separate, one-time anniversary release with its own barrels and packaging.

What comes with it? A white horse stopper and an acrylic display case; confirm the contents of your set.

What size is it? 700ml.

Is it limited? Yes, a one-time release, mostly sold in export markets.

Explore More

Browse our Blanton’s collection, Rare Whiskey, or Collector’s Vault, or see the Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel and the Blanton’s 6-Bottle Collection.

The Quality Liquor Store Guarantee

At Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee that every bottle we sell is authentic and carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. This release was distributed mainly to export markets, so it is sourced through the secondary market, and each order is carefully inspected and packaged. Shop with confidence knowing your bottle is in good hands.