I just got back from a trip to the UK where I had the chance to drink a fair amount of Blanton’s Gold and snag a couple of bottles to take home with me. Blanton’s Gold is a higher proof, export only version of the sought after bourbon. Let’s see what we are missing out on here in the States with a little side by side tasting.
Blanton’s Gold
Age: NAS
Abv: 103 proof
Color: A deep gold
Price: ~$120 on Amazon UK
Bottle: Warehouse H Rick #56 Barrel #1912 Bottle #135
Neat
Nose: Sweet caramel and bright citrus
Taste: Rich oak with more caramel and citrus plus some baking spice
Finish: Medium to long finish with oak, warm spice and vanilla
On a rock
Nose: Sweet caramel but the citrus notes are gone
Taste: Very nice mouthfeel with oak and caramel notes, the citrus and spice are quenched by the ice
Finish: Short with a bit of oak
Conclusion
This was some great bourbon. Compared to usual Blanton’s Single Barrel this was slightly darker, spicier, oakier, more caramel than vanilla and had an improved mouthfeel. It also held up to ice much better if that’s your thing. It was an all around upgrade. It’s a fun souvenir from Europe and if I could pick it up in the States I would from time to time but the regular expression is close enough for me.
Next time I’ll try to track down the SFTB.
2 - Very good whiskey: I would want to have a bottle