{"product_id":"blanton-s-bourbon-2024-special-edition-40th-anniversary","title":"Blanton’s Bourbon 2024 Special Edition 40th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"668\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eBlanton’s Bourbon 2024 Special Edition 40th Anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e created to commemorate the \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e40th anniversary of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, first introduced in 1984. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, this special 2024 release celebrates the legacy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eElmer T. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, who created Blanton’s and named the whiskey in honor of former distillery president Colonel Albert B. Blanton. The anniversary edition features an exclusive commemorative presentation honoring four decades of a brand widely credited with helping establish the modern premium single barrel bourbon category.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eThe whiskey showcases the signature Blanton’s balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and oak. Aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"840\"\u003ecaramel, vanilla, honey, ripe fruit, citrus peel, and toasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into a rich palate of brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, orchard fruit, cinnamon, toasted nuts, and seasoned wood. The finish is smooth and lingering, bringing together caramelized sweetness, warm baking spice, fruit, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1srh5uc\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, honey, ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, ripe fruit, cinnamon, toasted nuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and balanced with caramel, vanilla, warm spice, fruit, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jdh4qo\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e• What is Blanton’s Bourbon 2024 Special Edition 40th Anniversary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003especial 2024 Blanton’s release commemorating the 40th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e of the introduction of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e• Why is 2024 significant for Blanton’s?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eBlanton’s was introduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e1984\u003c\/strong\u003e, making 2024 the brand’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e40th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e• Who created Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eBlanton’s was created by legendary Master Distiller \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eElmer T. Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, who named the bourbon after former distillery president \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eColonel Albert B. Blanton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e• Where is Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Bourbon produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eIt is produced at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic home of Blanton’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e• Is Blanton’s 2024 40th Anniversary Edition collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003ecommemorative 40th-anniversary presentation, 2024 release year, limited availability, and connection to Blanton’s history\u003c\/strong\u003e make it particularly appealing to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e• How should Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Bourbon be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eIt is best enjoyed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing its caramel, vanilla, fruit, baking spice, toasted nut, and oak characteristics to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338262909031,"sku":null,"price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Blanton_s_Bourbon_2024_Special_Edition_40th_Anniversary.webp?v=1790566428","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/blanton-s-bourbon-2024-special-edition-40th-anniversary","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}