Blanton's Straight From The Barrel is the uncut, unfiltered, full barrel proof expression of the original single barrel bourbon, and the most intense and concentrated pour in the entire Blanton's lineup. Produced at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, it celebrates the innovation of Elmer T. Lee, who introduced the world to single barrel bourbon with Blanton's in 1984. Where Blanton's Original is proofed down to 93, Straight From The Barrel receives no water at all, drawn from a single barrel at whatever natural proof that cask reached after aging in the famous Warehouse H, the metal clad rickhouse prized for its intense, accelerated maturation. Because every bottle comes from one individual barrel, the proof varies from bottle to bottle, typically falling in the 125 to 135 range, and the exact proof, barrel number, warehouse, rick, and dump date are all handwritten or printed on each label, making every bottle a unique, unrepeatable expression. It is built on Buffalo Trace's coveted high rye Mash Bill Number 2, the same recipe behind Blanton's Original, Rock Hill Farms, and Elmer T. Lee. Released primarily for the export market, where cask strength single barrel bourbon has a devoted collector following, it is considerably harder to find in the United States than the Original and is highly sought after. Expect a rich nose of dark chocolate, caramel, and earthy walnut and hazelnut, a powerful palate of warm vanilla, oak, toasted nuts, dark fruit, and rich spice with hints of butterscotch and honey, and a long, intense, rewarding finish. Uncut, unfiltered, and unforgettable, it is a trophy pour for the serious bourbon enthusiast and collector. Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Blanton's Straight From The Barrel, Single Barrel, Barrel Proof |
| Mashbill |
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (high rye; exact recipe undisclosed) |
| Maturation |
Warehouse H; uncut and unfiltered, bottled at full barrel proof |
| Proof |
Varies by barrel (typically 125 to 135); printed on each bottle |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Dark chocolate, caramel, and earthy walnut and hazelnut.
Palate: Powerful and rich, with warm vanilla, oak, toasted nuts, dark fruit, and rich spice.
Finish: Long and intense, with butterscotch, honey, and lingering oak spice.
FAQ
What makes Straight From The Barrel different from Blanton's Original? Both are single barrel bourbons from Warehouse H using the same high rye Mash Bill Number 2. The Original is proofed down to 93 and chill filtered, while Straight From The Barrel is uncut, unfiltered, and bottled at full barrel proof.
What proof is it? The proof varies by barrel, since no water is added. It typically falls between 125 and 135 proof, and the exact proof is printed on each individual bottle.
Why is the proof different on every bottle? Because each bottle comes from a single barrel bottled at its natural cask strength, no two barrels are identical. Always check the specific bottle's label for its proof.
Why is it hard to find? It is released primarily for the export market, especially Japan, and reaches the United States only in limited quantities, making it highly sought after.
What is the mashbill? It uses Buffalo Trace's high rye Mash Bill Number 2, the same recipe as Blanton's Original, Rock Hill Farms, and Elmer T. Lee.
Where can I buy Blanton's Straight From The Barrel online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
