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Bourbons: avg 3.2/5 · median 3.5/5 · range 1–4.5 · 405 rated
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Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
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Overpriced
Worth it only if you want this exact bottle. Mid-pack reviews at a top-third price. Breaking Bourbon gives it 3.5/5, vs. 3/5 for the typical bourbon (357 rated). Reddit Whisky Archive drinkers give it 84.7 across 105 ratings, right in line with the typical bourbon (7 rated). Whiskybase drinkers give it 84 across 2 ratings, vs. 84.3 for the typical bourbon (51 rated).
The world's first commercially released single barrel bourbon, introduced in 1984 by Elmer T. Lee at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV) from Mash Bill #2. Distinctively packaged in a round spherical bottle with a hand-applied pewter horse and jockey stopper — one of eight collectible poses spelling 'BLANTONS'. Tasting notes include nutmeg, vanilla, honey, caramel, and corn.
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Control states post one official price per bottle (750 ml). These come from the published state price lists, so each number is the real shelf price statewide. As of October 1, 2026.
Cross-state typical price: $82.97.
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