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I use my Blanton’s bottle as a Buffalo Trace decanter. It’s a pretty cool looking bottle.
Brilliant.
I often tell people "i like blantons but i wouldnt put it in my top 50"
I was SO excited when I landed my first Blantons!! And then I tried it 🤦🏼♂️
Same here! Finally found and was able to purchase 2 at retail in my area $75 each. Super disappointed when I tried it.
JUST had Blanton’s for the first time last week at a bar. I don’t fully trust a single session of anything whisky, but I didn’t find anything in the glass that made it stand out from other good bourbons.
I’d say it’s worth the $60 msrp, but there are other bourbons that cost less that I enjoy about as much. Won’t have to be curious about Blanton’s anymore at least.
I'm right there with you. It's a good bourbon at $60 msrp, but it's far from the best bourbon in that price category, and not worth $100+ at all.
It was shown in a few Yellowstone episodes as well.
I literally have a dog at my work and they named "her" blanton because its their favorite bourbon. I work at a doggy daycare just an fyi.
And ironically she looks like that could be her name, shes a chocolate lab.
I've tried various versions of Blanton's over the years and agree that (like Johnnie Walker Blue Label) it would be fine... at one third of the price! I once did a swap where I arranged for a Blanton's Straight From The Barrel to be delivered to someone I knew online and he arranged for an Elmer T. Lee to be delivered to me and we each thought we had done best out of the deal. I will never buy a Blanton's for myself, but I might overpay to replace the ETL when it runs out...
Interesting, i was extremely underwhelmed by elmer t lee
@@LeatherDaddy97 I tend to prefer subtle, rather than bold...
@@andrewbutler7681 ah then thats fair
Yes! Green River is good! Picked up a single barrel full proofer that is really good and reasonably priced. I will eventually pick up a Blantons but not for over msrp. My local owner will set one aside for me when she gets another case.
We did a 4 bottle Blanton's blind. They varied wildly. It was amazing. I think my current bottle is bad.
I get it for from 65 to 80 in my market. I do enjoy it but it also makes for a great gift or a solid trade piece
In my area EH Taylor sm batch is usually at least half the price and is much nicer.
My curveball that also comes in a pretty bottle from the same distillery is Sazerac Rye. Super pretty pour, approachable and $35 in the right market. Might win folks over to the rye side as well.
I've never had Blanton's but I have had Woodford Reserve and I wonder if they might be of a similar genre. WR is the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby and it tastes okay. It's pleasant as a nice aunt, and I think it probably has no enemies. I wonder if Blanton's, minus the marketing, the hand grenade bottle and the little horse doo-hickey, is sort of the same. The great contribution of Stuff & Whiskey to my life has been to abolish any trace of whiskey envy in me. There is so much delish stuff out there, and my store pick homies at Angel's Share never fail to lead me down interesting roads.
I would definitely put woodford in a similar category. Their best attribute is being likeable and inoffensive
I’ve been really enjoying Blanton’s with cigars lately.
Agree 100% Not bad juice but not worth a premium unless you are chasing hosey tops. I have 1 in my collection but I felt no need to get any more. BT are masters at marketing.
I agree on the "have a bottle for guests" reason. I like to drink other bourbons but guests seems to love it and always enjoy having a pour. So it's worth it for me to share that experience with them and let them judge how good (or how not good) it is 😆.
Thanks for the video!
I totally agree, I've had a bottle and I have a bottle. I wouldn't seek it out ever again, however if it fell in my lap, I would drink it.
First bottle I ever purchased, coincidentally alongside a handle of BT! Cheers.
AFAIK - Straight is only 2 years old. It can be older, but two years is all that is required for Straight. Between 2-4 should have an age statement.
Correct
When I run out (and I don't drink it all that often), I'll pick one up at the distillery for $63. But I'm not hunting for it or paying more than MSRP. It's a good bourbon, but we have a wealth of options that are affordable and available.
Just left a liqour store just 30 minutes ago and the lady in front of me bought a Blantons for $120 😑... This what's causing SCALPERS to get rich 👉🤑👈🤨
Nice Moneyball allusion!
Here in Oregon it was the standard for tradintg. 1 horse equals $100. Since the wax is cracking its not used anymore. Should start to be easier to find.
Paid 100$ for my first Blantons. I would put it just below watching paint dry and slightly above suicide. I then scored a stagg jr batch 15 this year for 59.99 and was blown away that it could be that much better.
Love the start of the video with a Monty Python reference that probably went unnoticed by many of your younger viewers! 😁
Just like you guys, I get a bottle of Blantons when I can in order to share with people who haven’t had it. It is a cool looking bottle to have too.
I agree that Blanton's is the bourbon beginners choice. Problem is that those people fixate only on that one and just don't try other bottles. I like variety on my bar: Scotch, bourbon, tequila, brandy.... Various spirit types and subtypes, trying to expand my experience overall. If you only concentrate on one type of food, you are missing a lot of good stuff. The same applies to liquor.
I recently picked up a bottle at MSRP, which was the first time I'd seen it at that price in many years. Actually, the only reason I got it was because it was MSRP and I hadn't had it in a long time. After sampling it, I was pretty underwhelmed - it's certainly decent but is nowhere near paying what it typically goes for. For my money, Kentucky Spirit is a much better single barrel, and Rare Breed stomps them both. Or a Knob Creek Single Barrel. Hell, I think even a regular Jim Beam Single Barrel, which carries a higher proof point and a much lower price is a better bottle than Blanton's.
The Yamazaki was featured in John Wick too and it was hard to find before that and even worse now. I believe Reeves does commercials for them too. Again. Very good whiskey but not at what I’ve seen it priced at.
My first two bottles weee at retail. $65 plus tax at the time. The first one was AMAZING. I didn’t understand what single barrel meant back then. So I drank through the awesome one knowing I had a second. The second one was okay but wasn’t even as good as Eagle Rare lol. At this point I do want to collect the horses. I’m not willing to pay more than $100 for a bottle and it has to be a letter I don’t have. I did finally get a SFTB and that is incredible!
I keep two bottles of Blantons on the bar, for everyone else to enjoy. And do not misunderstand, people Do enjoy it, and that makes me really happy. But I am enjoying something else… along with a few friends who have been on this whiskey journey thing for awhile. But it makes me happy to help get them going on their journey. Hope that makes sense. I am sipping Hard Truth S&W pick right now, can’t stay away from it, so my writing is probably suspect lol.
In my market, Blanton’s is usually available and is around $66 which equates to about US$47. In my mind, a good buy.
I've never had it. Mainly because I prefer a higher proof pour and would never consider paying more than retail. I finally tried my first Eagle Rare and it was OK, but again I felt like it was too low Proof. I feel like if you want some age (Which I love) a Knob Creek 12 is a good value for around $65. I out like the Knob Creek 120 proof which I found a Sam's Club store pick of for only $44....I want to try George T. Stagg or William Larue Weller more than anything, but way out of my price range.... I did have 1 pour of GTS about 15 years ago.... Maybe someday again? ❤️🙏
I’ve had a few different bottles and either they have differed, my tastes have changed or (most likely) a combination of the two. I’ve enjoyed every bottle. I have a ‘22 unopened on the shelf that will be opened soon. I haven’t paid over msrp which is about $60 here in Fort Worth. While I do love it, I won’t pay over. Those saying it’s overrated are just voicing opinion. Make your own decision. It’s worth the $60 I’m my opinion.
Blanton's was good back when it was $40-$50 and could easily be found in stores. I first had it long before it got hyped up, and I liked it but wasn't blown away. Later on, I thought I might want a bottle, but to my surprise, I found that people were going nuts over it, so I didn't bother searching and bought something else instead. Since then, I have not had a bottle in my collection because it isn't worth the trouble or the cost, but some of the local bars reliably stock it and don't charge way too much, so I will order it on occasion when I go out. I like to put it up against other things. In every case so far, those other things have won the comparison. Standard issue Four Roses single barrel, which can easily be found for $40-$50, was a lot better, at least for my preferences. I liked Frey Ranch cask strength better than Blanton's Gold, but that might not have been a fair comparison because the alcoholic strength is significantly different. In general, I prefer bourbons that are more bold and complex. Blanton's is too simple and easy going for my taste, but that is what makes it ideal for beginners - or would make it ideal if the stuff could be found. I hesitate to recommend it to beginners these days because of the difficulty in acquiring it, especially since there are so many other great options. Blanton's is a master class in marketing, but the booze in the bottle, while good quality, doesn't live up to the hype. For me, the booze in the bottle is all that matters.
I'm with Josh - after having a decent (but not spectacular) experience with my first bottle, I buy Blanton's as gifts but that's about it (as well as keeping a bottle for friends who want to try it). It's a good classic bourbon, but way over-priced and DEFINITELY over-hyped. I have at least 30-40 other bottles that I would pick first (and cost less).
Blantons Single Barrell is 129 in the Detroit area. Crazy!
To me it’s a 40-50 dollar bottle. It looks really cool but as bottles go I prefer the look of Jack Daniels squat type bottles, Hard Truth, Sagamore, and I think it’s Westward bottles. Cheers
I had it one and liked it, but I just don't get the hype. That said, I did over pay just a smidge to get my hands on one, and it'll be my last bottle unless I find it a MSRP. I won't chase it, I just had a friend call me up and ask me if I wanted it. Another good video and thanks for sharing.
I will have to revisit this one it's been a long time since I have had it. Would love to see them make 1.75s haha people would lose their minds.
1.75s of Blanton's would be pretty awesome!
Erin nailed it!!! Greatest marketing bottle of Whiskey in the world!!!
Nice video guys….
Blanton's isn't bad bourbon, but there's better stuff that costs less and is a ton easier to find. I would never pay more than retail for it, and I would never chase it.
3:36 AFAIC the horsey corks are just kitsch.
I just got one for MSRP last summer. I ended up giving it away as a Christmas gift.
I agree with everything you said. Blanton's is fine. It's not worth the current pricing though. I've blinded this vs other Buffalo Trace products of similar price and proof and it almost always finishes last.
Blanton’s SFTB is my only purchase from this BT line (if I can find it ~$200)
You can thank John Wick for all the hype 🥃
Correct me if I am wrong, but i thought to be considered "kentucky straight bourbon" it has to be aged at least 2 years. If a bourbon is aged any less than 4 years, it must be stated on the bottle
That is correct. "Straight" means a minimum of 2 with anything, labeled "straight" or not, under 4 requiring an age statement.
Correct
This stuff is everywhere in Australian bottle shops.. $100 - $120 aud.. Never bought one because of the fancy bottle always thought that it's a bit of a gimmick, the fancier the bottle they trying to make average Whisky look flash so I tend to say away from fancy gimmick bottles unless I've heard good things about the Whisky inside 🥃🥃🥃
I like Blantons and at MSRP, I'll be happy to have a bottle. It was the first Bourbon i actually hunted for and scored it for 100. But I wouldn't pay that ever again, as there are so many other selections. For me, it is the Johnnie Walker Blue of Bourbon. It's great as a beginner but as you get into better quality for less, it's a pass.
I think the Blanton's Gold is really good, but the regular is just ok.
Under $100 Blantons is a buy IMHO. It’s good, some times great (I’ve had a store pick that was fantastic). I agree the JD SBS is right up there.
I agree that it’s good whiskey, but it’s a bit overpriced. If I find it at retail, I will pull the trigger. I only overpaid once for a store pick, which I still haven’t opened. I’m still sipping my very first bottle, and I’ve been lucky enough to find 4 or 5 at retail. I have over 100 bottles of bourbon, and when I have parties, my most requested bourbon is Woodford Reserve. I only keep that bottle for company, because I don’t really care for it. I prefer Eagle Rare.
I had one bottle and got it for £60. I have no desire to ever get another bottle as it's just not worth the search and there are so many other £60 (now more) bourbons/ryes I'd rather drink. I kept the bottle to use to hold an aged Old Fashioned blend.
Blantons is unobtainum by me. Judging by other higher end BT products I have seen it would cost $300-$400, if I could find it. I am not much for hype or fomo. I would buy it at msrp, but thats about it.
I have not had it and based your review, I’ll stick to Eagle Rare.
Just an fyi. The SRP is going up to about $80
Can confirm. I lucked into the Store Mgr stocking the shelf with EHTsb, Blantons, ER, at a local Total Wine today. The price for the Blantons was $80.
(Bought the EHTsb for $45 as I happened to have just tried that for the first time at the same bar a week earlier and I liked that a touch more than the Blantons)
Not had any. It's at a single local bar for $40 a pour. Like i said, never sampled it.
Nice drink, but doesn't compare to group picks. They provide a much better experience.
...I'm curious of what to do....am "new/novice" to the "whiskey scene". Talking about bottles....some are cool looking....what do many find to do with a bottle once empty, of course I know throw away.... but some are "good lookin" bottles....even empty...??? What are some "innovative" alternatives to just the trash bin...???
I turn them into small lamps, easy if you have the bits to drill a hole in the bottom.
With Blanton, I also use the top to make the on/off switch
We bin most but do use some for home blends.
It's a $50-60 bottle in 2024. Craft distilleries are selling SiB's for more now. BT's claim to fame is that their MSRP hasn't really increased like other's have.
I would rather have Eagle Rare at a lower price, only 3 proof points lower, aged 10 years, and a sexier looking bottle in my opinion...blows Blanton's away every day of the week.
As someone who can buy ECPB of various iterations, Blatons is just not worth the money in my market.
What market can you get it for $60-$80??
Anywhere that doesn’t mark it up. That’s suggested retail.
I've only seen Blanton's on a shelf twice in my area. Both times it was over $200. Hard pass. I'd buy it if I ever found it for under $100.
Never had Blanton's and have zero desire to try it. IMO it's all about the horsey. And the only people I hear raving about Blanton's are people who overpaid. Purchase justification I'm sure.
Ancient ancient age 10 star has the same flavor, tried side by side and I will never buy another blantons again.
I did a taste test with AA10 star and Blantons, I could tell a difference but for the availabiltiy and price, I would buy AA 10 Star every day over the hard to find and overy hyped Blantons.
Ancient Age 90 tastes more like Blantons to me. Ancient Age 10 Star tastes more like Colonel Taylor to me.
Blanton's has great marketing, but there are other bourbons/whiskey much better for the price point and availability. Personally I like Ealge Rare better than Blantons. This is easier to find in my area. I understand the difference between the different mash bills, but for my palet, I find Eagle Rare a better tasting bourbon.
Josh, you have no patience for Blanton's. He's a friend that when the phone rings. You ignore it and just would rather text him. Lol
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WHISKEY CHEERS 😎
Erin is so beautiful
Overrated. Too many other lower priced bourbons I enjoy more
Saying it's Kentucky Straight Whiskey means it's only 2 years old or at least two years old.
You're thinking of bottled in bond at 4 years.
Even so I think most Blanton's is probably more than 4 years anyway.
It has to specify on the label if it's below 4 years
@@dreamcastinI don't think it does, But I could be mistaken
But I was just correcting him on what the definition of straight bourbon whiskey was versus bottled in bond.
Nothing more nothing less
@@2talltimadventures straight is at least 2 years but if its less than 4 they have to specify
The comments above covered it. Straight = 2 years with age statement or 4 years if no age statement. BiB is 4 years, 100 proof, out of federally bonded warehouse from one distillation season.
Yes I would pay 80 because the homies want to drink blantons. John fn wick drank it. Lol.
And I love my homies. So they get blantons. Know what I mean? Like yeah I’m pouring my buddies the blantons like BAM get some buddy. They aren’t whiskey hunters but I am so the blantons is on the list.
It is marketing genius at its finest. The key is if you REALIZE it and are cool with it. Now if you are blind to the marketing and don’t understand…. Then you will be let down. There are many whiskeys at 80 beans that smoke blantons. I would choose a JD SBBP rye any day over a Sb blantons. Let’s be real here, the JD Rye cooks it. Hardcore.
But did John Fn wick drink a JD BP?? No. He didn’t lol.
I sort of wish he did, it would make the JD SBBP SUPER hard to find so… it’s all up to the individual man.
Love y’all’s content keep it up.
will only pay msrp. it's a good but not next level. never pay secondary for anything.
Quote "Varying shades of the same colour" unquote ! Isn't that just the basic truth behind the myriad of bourbons in a nut shell ?
But I'm disappointed that you can't see the parallels between BT's marketing of Blanton (an okay bourbon in a fancy bottle) and your own T-Shirt merchandise (an okay T-Shirt with a fancy logo), how would you feel if a youtube T-shirt reviewer did a review of your merch ? And stated that it's just an overpriced 'okay' t-shirt with a gimmicky logo ! Seems to be a double standard to me, it's okay for you guys to wring every buck out of the bourbon buyers market but for BT to do the same is classed as a 'money grab' and is only really suitable as a gift for a new to bourbon friend who doesn't know any better. So ultimately what you're saying is,"Don't buy Blantons as it's an overpriced Bourbon BUT hey by the way why don't you grab one of our reasonably priced T-Shirts to help support us", seems that you don't like their marketing technique but you certainly like your own, eh ?
Your opinion on Bourbon means no more to me than the guy you meet at the bar who says,"Hey have you tried XXXX ?" and it's followed by a brief descriptive exchange of words, I don't ask him if he's got his own line of merchandise, whether he needs a 'follow' or where the like button is ! I take his opinion into consideration, judge it by my own taste and go forward, I do get a tad annoyed when I see loads of online Bourbon reviewers, giving their own views like they are some sort of time served master distiller that deserve respect and then trying to build a 'community' which is nothing more than a customer base for over priced merch and subscription paid Patreon membership ! Not everything is about money, some things are just about sharing an interest rather than constructing a side hustle in an ever growing popular interest section on the internet. I wonder if you'll be venturing into the world of rum & tequila soon, either directly or indirectly through some sister channel, as both of those 'markets' are on the rise too and it would be remiss of you not to take the opportunity to expand you're side hustle into those areas as well.
When I watch a video review I am not bothered if you like it or not, I'm only interested in whether I'll like it, your opinion should be limited to tasting notes, aroma and the finish as your palate is going to be different to mine (& everyone else), what I need is a description of the bourbon and not a sales pitch for joining the 'club', stick to that and I'll watch a few more of your videos, heck ! I might even click the like button.....
Pretty safe to say you can skip watching more. We do this channel for fun and community, and you clearly have a very different viewpoint on what you want out of content vs why we make content. Luckily there are plenty of channels out there that will fit your needs much better than ours. Cheers and all the best.
Tell you what I will let you buy me one 🤣 I have had it before but it has been a long time.
Agree 100% Not bad juice but not worth a premium unless you are chasing hosey tops. I have 1 in my collection but I felt no need to get any more. BT are masters at marketing.
Agree 100% Not bad juice but not worth a premium unless you are chasing hosey tops. I have 1 in my collection but I felt no need to get any more. BT are masters at marketing.