{"product_id":"blantons-2017-viii-m-p-limited-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Blanton's 2017 VIII M\u0026P Limited Bourbon Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"658\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eBlanton's 2017 VIII M\u0026amp;P Limited Bourbon Whiskey 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and highly collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eBlanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e released in \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e2017\u003c\/strong\u003e for the European market. Identified by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eVIII designation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bottling continues the sought-after M\u0026amp;P series of special Blanton’s releases created for France and select European markets. Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky and matured in the legendary metal-clad \u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eWarehouse H\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2017 VIII edition combines Blanton’s historic single-barrel character with an exclusive presentation that has become increasingly desirable among collectors of international Blanton’s releases.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eThe whiskey offers the rich balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and oak associated with carefully selected Blanton’s barrels. Aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"868\"\u003ecaramel, vanilla, honey, ripe orchard fruit, citrus, and toasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into a layered palate of toffee, brown sugar, dried fruit, vanilla bean, cinnamon, toasted nuts, and seasoned wood. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering notes of caramel, fruit, baking spice, vanilla, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1srh5uc\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, honey, orchard fruit, citrus peel, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, brown sugar, dried fruit, vanilla bean, cinnamon, toasted nuts, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with caramel, ripe fruit, baking spice, vanilla, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jdh4qo\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e• What is Blanton's 2017 VIII M\u0026amp;P Limited Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003elimited-edition 2017 Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e created for the European market and identified by its distinctive VIII M\u0026amp;P presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e• What does VIII mean on this Blanton's bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eThe Roman numeral \u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eVIII represents the eighth release in the M\u0026amp;P limited-edition series\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguishing the 2017 bottling from earlier editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e• Where is Blanton's 2017 VIII produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eThe bourbon is produced at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured in Warehouse H, the historic warehouse closely associated with Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e• Is Blanton's 2017 VIII a single barrel bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eYes. Blanton’s is produced as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003esingle barrel bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the whiskey is bottled from an individually selected barrel rather than being blended across numerous barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e• Is Blanton's 2017 VIII M\u0026amp;P Limited collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e2017 vintage, VIII designation, limited European distribution, and place within the M\u0026amp;P series\u003c\/strong\u003e make it especially desirable among collectors seeking rare international Blanton’s editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e• How should Blanton's 2017 VIII M\u0026amp;P Limited be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eIt can be enjoyed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to highlight its caramel, vanilla, fruit, spice, toasted nut, and oak characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338207072359,"sku":null,"price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Blanton_s_2017_VIII_M_P_Limited_Bourbon_Whiskey_700mL.webp?v=1790566068","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/blantons-2017-viii-m-p-limited-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}