BOTM 8/14: Blanton's

[jfarr63]

Probably the smoothest bourbon readily available. This one is what I call a perfect bourbon for bourbon and non-bourbon drinkers. Bourbon drinkers can enjoy the smooth finish, while non-bourbon drinkers will not find a single bid of the spice or bite to complain about that is found in other bourbons.

[GAbiker]

I've never had any complaints about Blanton's, but firmly believe that RHF is a better bourbon, and ELT at half the price is just as good.

[km1589]

Picked up a bottle of this today. Honestly I can say it was because of the bottle itself and the fact it's all over Justified and well with it being the final season of Justified I couldn't help myself

[GreenEggsandMash]

I think I pick ETL each time in a standoff because it wins on price up here by about $20, but every bottle of Blanton's I have opened has been a standout. I just poured some Blanton's Gold tonight after getting back from a funeral, and it just was so smooth and perfectly balanced.

[tannnehill kid]

Just can't go wrong with Blanton's IMO.

I think I pick ETL each time in a standoff because it wins on price up here by about $20, but every bottle of Blanton's I have opened has been a standout. I just poured some Blanton's Gold tonight after getting back from a funeral, and it just was so smooth and perfectly balanced.

[MTNBourbon]

Need to pick up another bottle of this one.

[GeeTen]

Blanton's is my "go-to" bourbon for family & friends (1 opened and 3 bunkered).  It's now selling for $40.79 at our Total Wines in Natick, MA + NO tax!  But that was our Grand Opening Price, too.  Don't know how long that's going to last . . .  

HTH,

F.

8-)

[DonutsNBourbon]

4 hours ago, GeeTen said:

Blanton's is my "go-to" bourbon for family & friends (1 opened and 3 bunkered).  It's now selling for $40.79 at our Total Wines in Natick, MA + NO tax!  But that was our Grand Opening Price, too.  Don't know how long that's going to last . . .  

HTH,

F.

8-)

better go grab more then at that price!

[GeeTen]

On 1/18/2016, 12:44:19, DonutsNBourbon said:

better go grab more then at that price!

Already did -- working on #2 and have three (3) in the bunker.  That should hold me for a while (even tho' I bought a new-issue 3yr Willet Rye for $41.99 OTD yesterday -- yum!).   

[Bbstout]

Do all Blanton' s come with the box wrapped in a bag?

[Paddy]

2 minutes ago, Bbstout said:

Do all Blanton' s come with the box wrapped in a bag?

Yes, but a lot of the stores remove them for ease in handling and display.

[robertckim]

Still hard to find Blanton's in Las Vegas.  It's not sitting on any shelves for sure.

[0895]

23 hours ago, Bbstout said:

Do all Blanton' s come with the box wrapped in a bag?

Not in my town.

Each case of 6 bottles has 3 (two corners on one side of the case and center position on the other side of the case) bagged and boxed.

 

The other 3 bottles have this plastic netting thing around them, but no bag/box.

 

Some people don't care as much about the bags & boxes as they do which letter/horse is on the stopper.

[georgemoe]

Fairly new here (couple months) and while I had decided to stay the course of lower priced bourbons to start and work my way up the ladder, I bought a bottle last week at my local store. Still have not opened it and will more than likely save it until Christmas Eve or Day. I still have a lot of lower priced items to buy so not sure what compelled me to buy. Maybe it was because of only two bottles on the shelf and had not seen a bottle before in the store. Reg price was $52  and I've been staying at $30 or under. For now I'll drink BT, WT101, and RR, which have become my favorites to date. Hope I can wait. Boy this is a fun new hobby. 

[Kane]

36 minutes ago, georgemoe said:

Fairly new here (couple months) and while I had decided to stay the course of lower priced bourbons to start and work my way up the ladder, I bought a bottle last week at my local store. Still have not opened it and will more than likely save it until Christmas Eve or Day. I still have a lot of lower priced items to buy so not sure what compelled me to buy. Maybe it was because of only two bottles on the shelf and had not seen a bottle before in the store. Reg price was $52  and I've been staying at $30 or under. For now I'll drink BT, WT101, and RR, which have become my favorites to date. Hope I can wait. Boy this is a fun new hobby. 

Why wait Crack it open now, it is amazing stuff by itself of course, but also so many good opportunities for SBS tastings with what you have. See whether the extra $ was worth it! Maybe you love it and start experiencing bourbon at a new level. Or you find it meh, save your money, and live a normal healthy adult life unlike... some of us. Either way you win.

[georgemoe]

On 12/5/2017 at 9:21 PM, Kane said:

Why wait Crack it open now, it is amazing stuff by itself of course, but also so many good opportunities for SBS tastings with what you have. See whether the extra $ was worth it! Maybe you love it and start experiencing bourbon at a new level. Or you find it meh, save your money, and live a normal healthy adult life unlike... some of us. Either way you win.

 

Great advice Kane thank you. Met someone yesterday at a volunteer event and we somehow discovered our mutual like of bourbon. Blanton's was brought up and he asked "How on earth are you not able to open it?" I'm going to be tested for sure.