Blanton’s Original

Single Barrel Bourbon started with Blanton’s in 1984. Elmer T. Lee introduced it to the world a year before he retired. In doing so, he revolutionized the industry by creating the “super premium” category of bourbon with the world’s first single barrel bourbon. This idea was somewhat radical at the time because it challenged the identity of what most people thought bourbon should be. Today, most distilleries offer one or more single barrel bottlings, but Blanton’s was the first, and many still believe the finest, single barrel on the market.

The horse and jockey atop the bottle stoppers are now a recognized trademark of Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon. The rich heritage and tradition of horses in Kentucky parallel that of bourbon. This is Blanton's way of paying homage to this Kentucky heritage. 

The taste profile is sweet, with notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon.