Blanton's Straight From The Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
Barrel proof — proof varies by barrel | 750mL | Uncut & unfiltered | Single barrel — Blanton's Straight From The Barrel is the only Blanton's expression bottled uncut and unfiltered — drawn straight from the warehouse's single barrels, exactly as it aged. Blanton's was the world's first single-barrel bourbon (1984), created to honor Col. Albert B. Blanton at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — and Straight From The Barrel is its most uncompromising form: no water added, no chill filtration, Warehouse H character at full strength. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Each barrel yields its own proof — typically in the 115–135 range — so no two bottles are quite alike. Expect a deeper, more intense version of the classic Blanton's profile: caramel, vanilla, and dark fruit wrapped in oak and spice, with the unfiltered texture adding weight. The signature horse-and-jockey stoppers, each bearing a different letter spelling B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, make it a collector favorite. A definitive bourbon for the serious drinker — and for a decade-plus it was only available outside the US, which is part of why it commands such devotion.
Tasting notes
Nose: caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, oak. Palate: intense caramel and dark fruit, baking spice, oak, unfiltered weight. Finish: long, warming, oaky. (Typical barrel profile; each barrel differs.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Uncut & unfiltered — bottled straight from the barrel
- Single barrel — each bottle is one barrel, proof varies
- Blanton's: the world's first single-barrel bourbon (1984)
- Col. Albert B. Blanton's legacy, Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Horse-and-jockey stoppers — spell out B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn to taste the barrel's true character; add a few drops of water to open it up. This is a whiskey to take slowly.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is it?
It varies by barrel — typically in the 115–135 range. Each barrel is bottled at its own strength.
How is it different from regular Blanton's Original?
Original is 93 proof, filtered, and blended from select barrels; Straight From The Barrel is uncut, unfiltered, and each bottle comes from one barrel.
Why was it hard to find in the US?
For over a decade it was sold only outside the US, building a devoted following before domestic releases.
What do the horse stoppers spell?
B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S — each of the eight stoppers shows a different letter and a stage of a horse race.