Again, Colonel Blanton’s leadership allowed the distillery to prevail during the lean times of the Depression. When Prohibition ended in 1933, the nation was in the throes of the Great Depression. Colonel Blanton’s savvy business acumen allowed bourbon production to continue during Prohibition, keeping the distillery operating when many others were closing their doors. His leadership guided the distillery through some of the most trying times of the 20th century, starting with Prohibition. Colonel Blanton’s hands-on experience in all aspects of the distillery proved invaluable. He started as an office boy at the age of 16, and finally in 1921 he was in charge of the entire operation becoming President of the distillery. As he grew older he became very familiar with the distillery’s operations, working in every department. In 1897, at the (very) young age of 16, Colonel Blanton was hired as a clerk at the distillery.
When placed in order, spelling “B L A N T O N’ S”, the horse and jockey’s poses display eight different scenes of a horse race, from standing at the gate, to crossing the finish line with a win.Ĭolonel Albert Bacon Blanton was born on a farm near the distillery in 1881. There are eight different stopper designs, each with a different letter of the alphabet molded into it and topped with a figurine of a racehorse and jockey. The original brand name was “Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon.” The barrels are dumped by hand without using machinery. Lee, as the first modern bourbon marketed as a single barrel bourbon. The Blanton’s brand was launched in 1984 under the guidance of the distillery’s master distiller Elmer T. It is distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Made from the high-rye Buffalo Trace mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley.īlanton’s is a bourbon whiskey which is produced and marketed by the Sazerac Company. Today, Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is still aged in the same section of Warehouse H as Blanton's Private Reserve was over 50 years ago. Blanton identified a certain section of Warehouse H at his distillery, which he believed was the best for aging bourbon, and would personally select individual barrels from the section to bottle for his own private reserve. Taylor, Blanton was a traditional bourbon aristocrat, wedded to the production of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. By the age of 20, he was appointed the superintendent of O.F.C, and worked there until his retirement in 1952. Over the next few years, Blanton reportedly worked in every department at the distillery. At the age of 16, Blanton began working at the Old Fire Copper Distillery (often abbreviated O.F.C. In the winter of 1881, Albert Bacon Blanton was born on a farm situated just outside of Frankfort, Kentucky. Bottled at 40% this American bourbon is not to be missed.
Its smooth consistency makes it perfect for a premium cocktail or served on the rocks. The taste of vanilla and toffee dance around subtle notes of dried fruit and white pepper. The palate has a light airy feel to it making it an easy sipping bourbon.
It has a slightly floral nose that conveys whispers of cedar and raisin in between soft vanilla notes. NO REFUNDS OR REPLACEMENTS WILL BE OFFERED.Īt 80 proof Blanton’s Special Reserve Green Bottle Bourbon is ideal for those new to single barrel bourbons. WOODEN CORK PROTECTION WILL ONLY PROVIDE A PARTIAL STORE CREDIT BASED UPON THE VOLUME OF LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE AT OUR DISCRETION. There is a possibility of leakage during transit and/or wax damage.
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