{"product_id":"blantons-single-barrel-2020-special-release","title":"Blanton's Single Barrel 2020 Special Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117 proof. Non-chill filtered. Hand-selected one barrel at a time in Colonel Blanton's tradition. A tribute to the 1984 launch of the world's first single barrel bourbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlanton's Single Barrel Bourbon was created in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee — the first bourbon ever commercially marketed as a single barrel expression. The 2020 Special Release is a tribute to that founding moment: each barrel for this release was hand-selected at exactly 117 proof, then bottled non-chill filtered to preserve the full oils and aromatics that standard filtration would remove.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe non-chill filtered approach at 117 proof is the defining production decision for this release. At 117 proof the high-rye Buffalo Trace mash bill expresses its maximum complexity — bolder and more concentrated than the standard 93 proof Blanton's Original, with a richer mouthfeel from the retained barrel oils. It is the most intense and least mediated Blanton's expression available, short of the international Straight From the Barrel release.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with exceptional viscosity from the non-chill filtered bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, caramel, butter, and a walnut-hazelnut earthiness — the proof opens up the aromatics significantly compared to the standard expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm vanilla, oak, toasted nuts, and a rich spiciness with butterscotch and honey. The 117 proof delivers full intensity without becoming harsh.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and resonant — long, warm, and complex.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye Buffalo Trace recipe\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 117 (58.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 Special Release — tribute to Blanton's 1984 founding\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon selection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2020 Special Release differ from standard Blanton's Original?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Blanton's Original is bottled at 93 proof and chill filtered. The 2020 Special Release is 117 proof and non-chill filtered — dramatically more intense, with a richer mouthfeel from retained barrel oils and a more powerful flavor delivery from the higher proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does non-chill filtered mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard bourbon undergoes chill filtration to remove fatty acids and esters that can cause cloudiness at cold temperatures. Blanton's 2020 Special Release skips this step — retaining those compounds, which contribute to mouthfeel and flavor. The result is a richer, more viscous bourbon with a slightly different aromatic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Warehouse H?\u003c\/strong\u003e Colonel Albert B. Blanton identified a specific section of Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace as producing exceptional bourbon due to its location and the temperature variations it experiences. All Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon is aged in Warehouse H — it is the only warehouse authorized to bear the Blanton's name on its bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2020 Special Release still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. Special Release Blanton's expressions are produced in limited batches and not continuously available.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 2020 Special Release differ from standard Blanton's Original?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Standard Blanton's is 93 proof and chill filtered. 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