{"product_id":"blanton-s-40th-anniversary-special-edition-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Single Barrel Bourbon","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eBlanton’s 40th Anniversary Special Edition Single Barrel Bourbon: Forty Years After the First Single Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1984, a bottle of bourbon came from one barrel, and nobody had marketed that before. \u003cstrong\u003eBlanton’s\u003c\/strong\u003e did it first, under Elmer T. Lee at what is now \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003cstrong\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eBlanton’s 40th Anniversary Special Edition Single Barrel Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003euncut and unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e, straight from the barrel, at roughly \u003cstrong\u003e121 to 124 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e (each bottle is a single barrel, so the proof and barrel number are on the label). It’s a one-time release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe mash is Buffalo Trace’s \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill #2\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-rye recipe, and the whiskey comes from \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse H\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a drop or two of water to open it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat It Looks Like\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe stopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e the commemorative \u003cstrong\u003ewhite horse\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Blanton’s horse-and-jockey, in white), with its letter on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe case:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clear \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic display case with a stand\u003c\/strong\u003e, made to be shown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e a black Blanton’s bag in some sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e700ml\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanton’s collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e who already own the Original, Gold, and Straight From The Barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone marking a milestone\u003c\/strong\u003e: forty years of the single barrel, a 40th birthday, a 1984 birth year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious sippers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want Blanton’s at full strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eAbout the Bottle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKentucky straight bourbon; single barrel; cask strength, uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (high rye); aged in Warehouse H; no age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 121 to 124 proof, varying by barrel (check your label); bottled November 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanton’s \/ Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky; 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber to burnished copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose and palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, oak, baking spice, and warm rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, with the proof showing and the Blanton’s balance intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSip it neat in a Glencairn glass, with a drop of water if you like. At this proof, skip the ice and the mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the 2024 release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The 40th anniversary of Blanton’s (1984) is 2024, and this is the single anniversary release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength, about 121 to 124 proof, depending on the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as Straight From The Barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It’s a separate, one-time anniversary release with its own barrels and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e A white horse stopper and an acrylic display case; confirm the contents of your set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it limited?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a one-time release, mostly sold in export markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/blantons-bourbon\"\u003eBlanton’s collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/rare-whiskey\"\u003eRare Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/the-vault\"\u003eCollector’s Vault\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/blantons-straight-from-the-barrel-bourbon\"\u003eBlanton’s Straight From The Barrel\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/blantons-sbb-gold-sftb-reserve-red-black-bourbon-6pk-bundle\"\u003eBlanton’s 6-Bottle Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blanton's Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038855823618,"sku":"LWisk-01582","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/blantons-40-2024.jpg?v=1794520255","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/blanton-s-40th-anniversary-special-edition-single-barrel-bourbon","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}