Blanton's is distilled by Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Ky., which is famously mum about the exact contents of its Mash Bills # 1 and # 2. ... Whereas wheated whiskeys tend to be softer, a kick of rye in a mash bill usually produces a bit more in the way of fruit and spice, flavors that play nicely with caramel and char.Nov 12, 2021
Is Buffalo Trace similar to blantons?
Elmer T. Lee is made from the same Buffalo Trace mash bill “#2” as Blanton's, and indeed on paper these brands are extremely similar. They're both aged for moderate amounts of time, have similar (relatively lower) proof points, and are heavily hyped.Nov 20, 2020
Why is Blanton hard to find?
Despite an increase in distillation over the past few years, demand for Blanton's is outpacing supply. We are making more bourbon every day. While we wait, there may be times when bottles of Blanton's Single Barrel are missing from store shelves.
What do you get if you collect all Blanton's tops?
There's an adorable horse stopper atop every bottle of Blanton's single-barrel Bourbon. Each one has a letter inscribed on it that you can find in a little circle on the lower left part of the stopper. Collect all eight and you get “B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S” (and some peace of mind).Nov 12, 2021
Is Buffalo Trace considered good bourbon?
Based on 3617 votes, the average rating for Buffalo Trace Bourbon is 8.1/10. ― 10/10. Great drink for an even better price. Buffalo Trace Bourbon which is carefully distilled at Buffalo Trace is adored for its caramel, butter, lingering sweet and fruit cake flavor notes.
What is so special about Buffalo Trace?
Buffalo Trace is the quintessential bourbon - smooth, well balanced, and extremely drinkable. ... For someone new to bourbon, it's extremely accessible with its sweet nose and palate, and a finish that introduces a perfect mix of oak and spice.Feb 26, 2015