Blanton's Special Reserve
Bourbon · Buffalo Trace Distillery · Frankfort, KY
Blanton's Special Reserve is a bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $65.
Tasting notes
The lightest Blanton's expression at 80 proof. Floral nose with cedar, raisin, and soft vanilla. Most common in export markets.
How it compares
- At $65, it is priced 19% below the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 80 proof it runs 23 proof points lower than the typical bourbon here (103.4 proof).