{"product_id":"blantons-lmdw-2020-edition-bourbon","title":"Blanton's LMDW 2020 Edition Bourbon 700mL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"660\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eBlanton's LMDW 2020 Edition Bourbon 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e created exclusively for \u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eLa Maison du Whisky (LMDW)\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of its 2020 “French Connection” series. Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery and matured in the legendary metal-clad \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eWarehouse H\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2020 collection consisted of individually selected single barrels bottled specifically for the French and select international markets. Unlike standard Blanton’s releases, the 2020 LMDW collection included several different barrel selections and proof levels, making individual bottles especially distinctive and desirable among Blanton’s collectors.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eThe 2020 LMDW edition showcases an intense and complex interpretation of the classic Blanton’s profile. Aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"842\"\u003ecaramel, vanilla, ripe berries, citrus, honey, and toasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into a rich palate featuring dark fruit, vanilla, toffee, citrus, baking spice, chocolate, and seasoned oak. The finish is long and warming, with lingering fruit, honeyed sweetness, spice, toasted nuts, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1srh5uc\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, ripe berries, citrus, honey, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit, toffee, vanilla, citrus, baking spice, chocolate, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with fruit, honey, toasted nuts, spice, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jdh4qo\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e• What is Blanton's LMDW 2020 Edition Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003elimited 2020 collection of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon selected for La Maison du Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, the renowned French spirits specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e• What was the 2020 LMDW Blanton's collection called?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eThe 2020 series is commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e“French Connection,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and featured multiple individually selected barrels of Blanton’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e• Where was Blanton's LMDW 2020 Edition aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eThe bourbon was matured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eWarehouse H at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, the historic warehouse closely associated with Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e• What proof is Blanton's LMDW 2020 Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eProof \u003cstrong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003evaries by individual barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2020 French Connection collection included several barrel selections bottled at different strengths, so the exact proof should be determined from the specific bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e• Is Blanton's LMDW 2020 Edition collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eLMDW exclusivity, 2020 vintage, individual barrel selections, limited bottle counts, and distinctive presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a highly collectible Blanton’s release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e• How should Blanton's LMDW 2020 Edition be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eIt is best enjoyed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for higher-proof barrels, allowing its fruit, caramel, vanilla, spice, chocolate, and oak characteristics to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50338138226791,"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_LMDW_2020_Edition_Bourbon_700mL.webp?v=1790565461","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/blantons-lmdw-2020-edition-bourbon","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}