{"product_id":"blantons-gold-2018-700ml","title":"Blanton's Gold 2018 (700ml) - 103 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the legendary Blanton's Gold Edition 2018, meticulously hand-selected from Barrel 1143 in Warehouse H. This 103-proof single barrel offers an unmatched journey of rich flavors and a complex, lasting finish, a true testament to bourbon craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e                \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated and inviting bouquet opens with rich caramel and deep vanilla, intertwined with notes of dried fruit – think fig and apricot. Hints of toasted oak emerge, alongside a delicate rye spice, a touch of orange peel, and an underlying sweetness reminiscent of honeyed corn.\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is remarkably balanced and full-bodied. Initial sweetness of butterscotch and maple syrup quickly gives way to a complex fusion of baking spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, and a whisper of clove. A vibrant orange zest cuts through the sweetness, married with dark chocolate and roasted nuts. The 103 proof is present but well-integrated, providing a delightful warmth without overpowering the nuanced flavors of dark cherry and mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, lingering, and exceptionally smooth finish that warms from the chest out. Sweet vanilla and oak spice persist, joined by a pleasant dryness and a return of subtle dark fruit. A faint tobacco leaf and leather note can be detected as it fades, leaving a memorable, elegant impression.\u003c\/p\u003e                       \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e         \u003cp\u003eBlanton's, a brand of Buffalo Trace Distillery, is renowned for pioneering the modern single-barrel bourbon concept. Its legacy traces back to Colonel Albert B. Blanton, who believed in bottling whiskey from individual barrels for exceptional quality, a practice now celebrated globally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SubRosaSelections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013896728897,"sku":"2018 BL GE 0301","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7223\/6097\/files\/Blanton_s_Gold_2018_700ml_-_103_Proof-1_71d8e0ea-d22b-4b2c-9fe5-7bb57aed63cd.jpg?v=1784877693","url":"https:\/\/heritagereserves.com\/products\/blantons-gold-2018-700ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}