{"product_id":"blantons-single-barrel-la-maison-du-whisky-2020","title":"Blanton's Single Barrel La Maison du Whisky 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask strength. Selected by La Maison du Whisky — one of the world's most respected whisky retailers — from Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace. The 2020 edition of the annual LMDW Blanton's single barrel program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLa Maison du Whisky has maintained an annual partnership with Buffalo Trace for retailer-exclusive Blanton's single barrel selections, bottled at cask strength — a specification never available through standard U.S. retail. The 2020 selection continues this program: a specific barrel from Warehouse H, chosen by the LMDW buying team, bottled at its natural proof to showcase the full character of the spirit before dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe detailed tasting notes for the 2020 LMDW selection reflect the extraordinary complexity of Warehouse H bourbon at cask strength: an elegant raspberry brandy nose transitioning through floral, mineral, and grain notes, with a palate of pure distillate character, citrus, coconut milk, and dark chocolate, closing with blackcurrant, bramble, and a praline-honeyed rose retro-nasal finish. It is widely considered one of the finest retailer-exclusive Blanton's selections produced.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with extraordinary luminosity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant raspberry brandy, violet, mineral (slate), grain (rye, malted barley, maize), jammy marmalade, and beeswax.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incredibly pure — coconut milk, citrus zest, and dark chocolate at entry, maize through the mid-palate, pipe tobacco and herbaceous chervil at the close.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackcurrant, bramble, white grape, and clementine, with praline, honey, and rose in the retro-nasal.\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, Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSelected by:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Maison du Whisky, Paris\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 annual LMDW selection\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\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 LMDW differ from the 2019?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each year LMDW selects a different barrel — the specific barrel selection, dump date, rick position, and resulting proof and flavor profile differ. The 2020 shares the same cask strength specification and Warehouse H source as the 2019 but reflects a different barrel's unique character.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this considered one of the finest LMDW selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2020 received notably detailed tasting notes from LMDW's own description — the raspberry brandy nose, pure distillate palate, and complex fruity finish were specifically called out as exceptional within the series. It is described as \"Magnificent\" in LMDW's own notes.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this available in the United States?\u003c\/strong\u003e LMDW selections are bottled for the French market and are not available through U.S. retail. They reach American collectors through specialty importers or secondary market channels.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNote on the wax seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to Blanton's wax seal design, there is potential for minor wax damage or leakage during transit.\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 LMDW differ from the 2019?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each year LMDW selects a different barrel. The specific barrel selection, dump date, rick position, and flavor profile differ. 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