Blantons Straight From The Barrel (SFTB) is the purest expression of the worlds most iconic single-barrel bourbonbottled uncut and non-chill filtered for maximum aroma, texture, and flavor. Drawn from hand-selected barrels in Warehouse H and built on Buffa
Blantons Straight From The Barrel (SFTB) is the purest expression of the worlds most iconic single-barrel bourbonbottled uncut and non-chill filtered for maximum aroma, texture, and flavor. Drawn from hand-selected barrels in Warehouse H and built on Buffalo Traces high-rye Mashbill #2, this cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon delivers thunderous depthrich caramel, dark fruit, and toasted oak wrapped in bold spicewhile every bottle remains unique to its barrel, proof, and dump date.
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Single Barrel, Cask Strength (uncut & non-chill filtered)
Distillery/Producer: Blantons (Buffalo Trace Distillery)
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mashbill #2 (high-rye bourbon)
ABV/Proof: Barrel proof varies by barrel (commonly ~120140+ proof)
Age: Not stated (single-barrel selection; maturity varies)
Volume: 750ML
Release: Allocated; barrel details unique to each bottle
Flavor profile
Nose: Dark caramel, honey, orange oil, clove, toasted oak, and a hint of tobacco.
Palate: Powerful, viscous layers of toffee, brled sugar, baking spice, chocolate, and roasted nuts; citrus and dried fruit peek through as it opens.
Finish: Long, warming, and complex with seasoned oak, cocoa, peppery rye spice, and lingering vanilla.
Why its special
True cask strength: Bottled straight from the barrelno dilutionpreserves maximum aroma, texture, and flavor.
Single-barrel character: Every barrel is different; each bottle carries its own dump date, barrel number, warehouse, and rick.
High-rye backbone: Mashbill #2 adds structure and spice to the rich Blantons sweetness.
Collector-worthy: Iconic horse-stopper topper and highly sought-after allocations.
How to enjoy
Neat (experienced palates): Let it rest 1015 minutes; revisit as it evolves in the glass.
With water: A few drops tame the proof and lift citrus, florals, and confectionary notes.
Large ice cube: Slow dilution emphasizes caramel, oak polish, and chocolate tones.
Pro tip: Nose with your mouth slightly open to better handle the high proof.
Food pairings
Savory: Smoked brisket, pepper-crusted steak, char-siu pork.
Cheese: Aged Gouda, clothbound cheddar.
Dessert: Pecan pie, dark chocolate torte, orange-spice bread pudding.
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