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Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning bourbon aficionados who appreciate exceptional smoothness and complexity in their bourbon whiskey. Blanton's Gold Edition is a single barrel bourbon from the buffalo Trace distillery, made from a mashbill containing rye, corn and malted barley. Blanton’s Gold Edition is aged for ‘more than 6 years’ in Warehouse H using char #4 barrels.
Blanton’s Gold Edition is only sold to select non-U.S. markets. is The original and gold versions are available now. Please Note: These bottlings have wax seals that are currently prone to cracking. Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning bourbon aficionados who appreciate exceptional smoothness and complexity in their bourbon whiskey, according to Buffalo Trace. We can assure you that the whiskey inside the bottle will not be affected by this. Only available in European markets, this whiskey always sells fast to all corners of the world. 31 and was dumped on 2-24-2016. The palate emulates the same complex nose with rye, tobacco, and honey at the forefront. This bottling is positioned in between the original version with bit lower ABV and 'Straight from the Barrel' version with full cask strength alcohol content. Caramel and honey follow soon after, mingled with dark fruit and citrus notes. The sample for this review was graciously provided by @NozinanBlanton’s Gold 51.5% ABV, Warehouse H, Rick 29, Barrel 328, Bottled 9/19/2014, Opened July 2016, 2/3 full when sample bottled April 18/201… Score 88/100.
A superb single barrel bourbon. You cant go too far wrong here if your a fan of bourbon. Recently awarded single cask of the year in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2019. The bottle sampled for this review came from barrel no. One of Buffalo Trace’s most popular products will soon have a big brother on shelves here in the USA. It is bottled at 103 Proof, 51.5% ABV and available for sale in limited quantities. Blanton’s Gold will be available starting this summer, at the suggested price of $120.
Char level # 4 is the result of exposing the internal surfaces of new oak barrels to 55 seconds of flames, it is referred to as “alligator char,” as it produces a wood texture similar to an alligator’s skin. At 103 proof, Blanton’s Gold Edition comes in 10 proof points higher than Blanton’s Original Single Barrel that you can buy in the U.S., which is sold at 93 proof. Blanton's Gold Edition is a classic bourbon made from corn, rye and malted barley. Blanton’s Gold is not available in the United States and is only available for purchase in select international markets. Blanton's Gold Edition: The Blanton Blues?