Blanton's Gold Edition Single Barrel (70cl, 51.5%)

Blanton's Gold Edition is a single barrel straight bourbon from Kentucky, produced at the Buffalo Trace distillery and bottled at 51.5% in a 70cl bottle. It is made without any other spirit added, and its deep colour comes from maturation. Each bottle carries one of seven golden horse-and-rider stoppers, a nod to Colonel Blanton. The nose is powerful and dry, with honey, grain, dried fruit, vanilla and chocolate. The palate is full and rich, with apricot and honey sweetness moving into peppery spice and strong oak. The finish is long and complex, with caramel, apple, sweet milk chocolate and a touch of cloves.