Pthorpe84 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I want to know your opinion. We are breaking in my buddies new house in about 3 weeks. I like the Blantons Gold and he prefers the SFTB. Which would be your choice? Any particular barrel I should try to get? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I reckon I'll say it before someone else does. Both! Biba! Joe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Blade and Bow. Comes with a key so you won’t have to break in... ba-dum-bump....psssshhhhh.... I’m here all week. Be sure and try the veal.. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobje Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I’m with Joe. If he’s your buddy, why are you breaking into his house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlericky Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: I reckon I'll say it before someone else does. Both! Biba! Joe Agree, I just placed an order from MoM. I’m a big fan of Blanton’s and this will be first time trying the Gold and SFTB, couldn’t decide so got both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I like Gold better than SFTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Since your buddy likes the SFTB, might just as well give him that. As for me, I've had 3 different SFTB's and really liked 2 of them. Unfortunately, those were barrel 33 from 1/17/12 and barrel 122 from 5/16/11, so it's extremely doubtful any are still around. That third bottle was just plain nasty, very harsh. Sorry, don't have the barrel number of that one as it was a sample given to me. The current bottle of Gold I have is damn good and I'd love to have another. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 If he likes SFTB, I would go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I take it you can’t find any Rock Hill Farms? ((ducks)) Mako. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Forget about trying to identify a particular barrel of SFTB. By the time anyone gets around to trying one and posting their notes about it, that barrel is long since gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I love both and although it sounds like madness, I actually mixed a 60/40 blend of Gold/SFTB and to me it is really really good, kind of like Gold amped up a bit and SFTB toned down a bit........so take both, mix up the blend and have side by side with all three = fun evening. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlericky Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 14 hours ago, birdie said: I love both and although it sounds like madness, I actually mixed a 60/40 blend of Gold/SFTB and to me it is really really good, kind of like Gold amped up a bit and SFTB toned down a bit........so take both, mix up the blend and have side by side with all three = fun evening. Interesting idea, will have to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 21 hours ago, birdie said: I love both and although it sounds like madness, I actually mixed a 60/40 blend of Gold/SFTB and to me it is really really good, kind of like Gold amped up a bit and SFTB toned down a bit........so take both, mix up the blend and have side by side with all three = fun evening. I see nothing wrong with that. On my way back from Cayman last year, I bought two Gold and two SFTB. Really enjoy them both, and I could see some benefit from mixing. The Gold is kind of a unique Blanton's to me, a little spicy and peppery, but still very good. The SFTB is like a super-amped up regular Blanton's, which works just fine also. Blending could temper the unique features that each one has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 21 hours ago, birdie said: I love both and although it sounds like madness, I actually mixed a 60/40 blend of Gold/SFTB and to me it is really really good, kind of like Gold amped up a bit and SFTB toned down a bit........so take both, mix up the blend and have side by side with all three = fun evening. I agree with Jeffery r. Ain't nothing at all wrong with a little blending. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 As mentioned above, SFTB is batchy, as in barrel by barrel. I'm enjoying a good one right now, but it's from a few years ago, prior to the bubble. During the bubble you may be safer with Gold, which is at least batched with a flavor profile in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 7:57 PM, The Black Tot said: During the bubble you may be safer with Gold, which is at least batched with a flavor profile in mind. But aren't all Blanton's, including the gold, a single barrel bottling, just at different proofs? The text on the label indicates it is from a specific barrel as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, tanstaafl2 said: But aren't all Blanton's, including the gold, a single barrel bottling, just at different proofs? The text on the label indicates it is from a specific barrel as I recall. You're probably right Bruce. In that case, SFTB is the best you can do, and I'm convinced that the smart money is on waiting for the bubble to burst before chasing it. I guess gold just has a shiny top and a few extra proof, but way less than SFTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pthorpe84 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 I take it you can’t find any Rock Hill Farms? ((ducks)) Mako. We have a couple bottles of it. Great brown water and one of my favorites. There is just something about Blantons we love. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pthorpe84 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 But aren't all Blanton's, including the gold, a single barrel bottling, just at different proofs? The text on the label indicates it is from a specific barrel as I recall.You are correct. And I have had some not so good barrels. The gold is selected by the master distiller to meet the flavor nodes that gold requires. Or at least that is what I have read. I make take the original advice and get one of each. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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