Blanton's Gold Edition Bourbon Whiskey

Blanton’s Gold Edition is an elevated, luxurious expression of the world’s most iconic single-barrel bourbon. Rich, spicy, and beautifully polished, it delivers deeper complexity than the Original Single Barrel, offering layers of honeyed sweetness, warm spice, and refined oak. It is widely considered the pinnacle of Blanton’s core lineup — a collectible, world-class bourbon crafted for serious enthusiasts.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Distilled at Buffalo Trace and created in honor of Colonel Albert B. Blanton, Blanton’s Gold Edition showcases the brand’s signature high-rye mash bill, distilled and aged in Warehouse H — the only metal rickhouse on the property and famous for producing uniquely warm, fast-maturing barrels.

Each bottle represents a single, hand-selected barrel, chosen for exceptional balance, aromatic intensity, and depth. While proof varies slightly by barrel, Gold Edition is bottled at 51.5% ABV (103 proof), offering more body, warmth, and flavor concentration than the standard 93-proof release.

The iconic grenade-shaped bottle and gold horse stopper signal its elevated status within the Blanton’s family and its long-standing popularity among collectors around the world.

Critics Reviews

Professional reviewers consistently regard Blanton’s Gold as one of the finest single-barrel bourbons available globally:

• Whisky Advocate has praised it for its “remarkable depth of spice and honeyed richness,” calling it a standout in the high-rye bourbon category.

• The Tasting Panel highlights its “silky texture, vibrant spice, and elegant oak balance,” noting how the 103-proof bottling enhances complexity without overwhelming the palate.

• Respected bourbon critics routinely describe Gold Edition as “the sweet spot of the Blanton’s lineup,” applauding its long finish, layered sweetness, and refined maturity.

In professional circles, Blanton’s Gold is celebrated as an exemplary single-barrel bottling with both collectible cachet and serious tasting merit.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Warm honey, caramel, and vanilla fused with baking spices, orange zest, toasted oak, and a delicate floral lift. Hints of dark fruit and rye spice emerge with time in the glass.

Palate:
Full-bodied and expressive. Rich caramel, brown sugar, and toffee blend with lively rye spice, clove, dark chocolate, and gently roasted nuts. The higher proof adds warmth and texture while preserving balance and smoothness.

Finish:
Long, layered, and satisfying. Notes of honey, oak spice, cinnamon, citrus peel, and lingering caramel sweetness fade slowly with polished warmth.

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