Blanton's 1989 is a collectible bottle of Kentucky Straight Whiskey, produced in 1989 in the iconic Blanton's bottle with the horse cap, but in a 750 ml format.
Regularly imported into Italy by D&C di Zola Pedrosa, Bologna, it is sealed with an old and intact distilled spirits excise band, indicating that the bottle has never been opened or tampered with.
Blanton's 1989 Bourbon is a rare bottle for collectors or for American bourbon connoisseurs, bottled on August 16, 1989, from barrel number 261, aged in Warehouse H, and bottled at 93 proof.
This bottle also comes with a brown velvet pouch with gold drawstrings.
In 1984, Blanton's Bourbon was the first single-barrel Kentucky whiskey on the market.
The world's first single-barrel bourbon was created in 1984 by Elmer T. Lee.
It is named after the distillery's former president, Colonel Albert B. Blanton.
Elmer recalled how Colonel Blanton would sometimes hand-pick a "honey barrel" from the center of Warehouse H to enjoy with others.
Many years later, the Blanton's brand was created.
Today, Blanton's Single Barrel has become one of the most revered and awarded bourbons on the market.
This 1989 Blanton's at 46.5 proof is a special edition—only a few bottles are produced each year, and all are bottled and decorated by hand—but it's a favorite among discerning bourbon enthusiasts.
Blanton's Bourbon is bottled from single barrels.
Blanton's Gold Bourbon is aged for 10 years in American oak barrels in Kentucky.
From the same people who bring you Pappy Van Winkle, Sazerac has created the best value bourbon with Blanton's Gold.
Founded in 1975 by the Seagram Company, Eagle Rare, a product of the Buffalo Trace distillery, fell into the hands of Sazerac in 1989.
Albert Bacon Blanton is the founder of the distillery.
Today, Blanton's, or Buffalo Trace, distillery has 144 buildings and is one of the largest distilleries ever.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Amber.
Aromas: Dark chocolate, dried fruit, notes of wood and spice, hints of floral notes.
Taste: Lively, elegant, racy, plums, cloves, chocolate notes.
Finish: Long-lasting, vanilla, pecans, wood notes.
We package Blantons very carefully, but due to the high alcohol content, large cork, and very thin wax, bottles can leak and the wax can crack due to movement or temperature changes.
No claims can be made for broken or leaking corks and seals during shipping.
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