By nearly every measure, blanton's is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world. It's the poster child for whiskey price increases in the United States, a bourbon that people search for on Google and has hundreds of Facebook groups dedicated to finding it at retail. The 93 proof bourbon is so coveted that it's not uncommon for fans to hunt down specific bottles with dates scrawled on the label to commemorate life events.

The blanton's lineup was originally released in 1984 under the guidance of Elmer T. Lee, master distiller at the George T. Stagg Distillery, now known as the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It was the first commercially sold single barrel bourbon and it lived up to its name of being liquid gold. Blanton's is named after Colonel Albert Bacon Blanton, the founder of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Blanton's is aged in Warehouse H at the distillery, which is the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery and was built shortly after prohibition. The aging in the Warehouse H gives blanton's a flavor that is uniquely its own.

Blanton's Gold Edition is a single-barrel bourbon that is aged for an extra two years. This gives it a more refined and complex taste. Unlike the Original Single Barrel, the Gold Edition is not aged in the Warehouse H. The additional time in the barrel makes this a smoother bourbon that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed in cocktails.

It's a rich and delicious whiskey that is made for discerning bourbon aficionados who appreciate exceptional smoothness. This is a bourbon that can be appreciated at any time and it's also a great bourbon to enjoy while celebrating a special occasion with family or friends.

When bourbon was on the verge of dying out as vodka became the drink of choice for most people, Blanton's was created to save a bourbon legacy that was in danger of being lost forever. Blanton's is a bourbon that deserves to be savored and enjoyed by bourbon aficionados for generations to come.

The blanton's lineup has since grown to include four other expressions. Although they are all bourbons, each is unique and has its own qualities that make it stand apart from the rest. The Gold Edition, in particular, is a bourbon that should be appreciated for what it is and not be compared to the other four. We recommend that you purchase a bottle of each and experience the bourbons on their own to fully appreciate them.