Blanton's Straight From The Barrel 2018 'Greek' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700ml

2018. ‘Greek’ market edition. 700ml. Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel — a market-specific Greek export edition of Blanton’s most concentrated expression, presented in the 700ml format standard for European and international market distribution. The ‘Greek’ designation identifies this as a bottle allocated for the Greek market, one of the international markets that receives dedicated Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel allocations.

Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel is the cask strength, uncut, unfiltered expression of the original single barrel bourbon — bottled at its natural barrel proof (129.6 proof / 64.8% ABV in this 2018 bottling) without dilution or chill filtration, presenting the full concentrated character of the Buffalo Trace single barrel at maximum intensity. The Greek market edition in 700ml format is a specific presentation distinct from the standard US release, making it a documented international market expression for collectors tracking Blanton’s global distribution.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, orange peel, dark chocolate, and warm baking spice at full cask strength
• Palate: Powerful and concentrated — toffee, dark fruit, charred oak, cinnamon; the 129.6 proof delivers full Blanton’s character at maximum intensity
• Finish: Long and smooth — Blanton’s signature elegance present even at full cask strength

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength
• Market: Greek edition
• Proof: 129.6 (64.8% ABV)
• Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
• Release: 2018
• Size: 700ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Greek market edition distinctive?

Greek market Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel allocations are distributed specifically for the Greek market in the 700ml European format, making them distinct from the US market releases in both market origin and format. For collectors documenting Blanton’s international distribution, the Greek market edition represents a specific documented allocation not available in standard US retail.