Blanton's Straight from the Barrel
125.6 proof
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
Nose
Bacon spice, raisin, oak
Palate
Charred barrel, clove, cinnamon, slight spice, rum cake or candied cherries, dark fruits
Finish
Spice on the back of the throat, long finish with lingering oak and fruit, high-proof heat
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A robust, full-proof expression with deep barrel character and warming spice that stands confidently alongside premium barrel-proof competitors.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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