Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace
46.5%
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Arriving true to Blanton's fashion, this single barrel selection over promises with a delightful nose but under delivers with a palate and finish that are just fine. Great fit for fans of earthy sweetness with some pepper, though this horse should go remarkably unchased, when loose.
Distilled by Buffalo Trace for the Blanton's product line of expressions, this single barrel selection by Bourbon Street comes from barrel #11, in Warehouse H. Matured in Rick #31, this is bottle #35 from the barrel, dumped 4-11-2017. For those unaware, the Blantons product line is distilled by Buffalo Trace using Mashbill #2 for Age International Brands. Let's dive in.
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Arriving true to Blanton's fashion, this single barrel selection over promises with a delightful nose but under delivers with a palate and finish that are just fine. Great fit for fans of earthy sweetness with some pepper, though this horse should go remarkably unchased, when loose.
Big brown sugar note up front, lots of pepper, spice, a hint of earthiness. Molasses, really heavy on the nose in an enticing manner. Sweet, desserty, with a hint of pepper and earth.
Thin on the palate, but the proof is right. Not hot, feels about 93 proof, but doesn't convey a syrupy or rich essence. Earthy, lots of pepper, some honey, a bit of caramel.
Medium finish. Quite well mannered, nice flavor here though it doesn't stick around a ton.
Overall, this is fine. Not the best Blanton's single barrel I've had, but far from the worst. I like this about as much as a standard, off the shelf, Buffalo Trace.
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