Blanton's Straight from the Barrel (125.6 proof, bottled April 2019)
125.6 proof
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
Nose
Bacon spice, raisin, dark oak, complex spice profile.
Palate
Charred barrel notes, clove and cinnamon spice, dark fruits, candied or dried cherries, raisins, rum cake notes, spice that extends down the throat.
Finish
Long, warming finish that coats the mouth like maple syrup on pancakes, noticeable heat from the proof.
Top notch
A robust barrel-proof expression with significant oak influence and complex spice that stands confidently alongside premium barrel-proof competitors.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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