7
Expressions
7
With Tasting Notes
100%
Completeness
About
One of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, producing an extraordinary range including Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, E.H. Taylor, and Stagg. National Historic Landmark. Massive expansion completed 2020s.
Production Details
Owner
Sazerac Company
Parent Company
Sazerac Company
Status
Active
Founded
1773
Still Type
Column
Stills
14
Capacity
60.0M LPA
Water Source
Kentucky River and limestone-filtered wells
Core Range7
Blanton's Original Single BarrelCore
NAS46.5% ABV$57-150
New charred American oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber with warm copper tones
Smell
Creamy vanilla, buttery caramel, butterscotch, citrus oils, toasted spice, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon
Sip
Rich vanilla, charred oak, orange zest, brown sugar, toffee, cinnamon. Higher-rye mash bill adds a nice peppery spice intensity
Savor
Long and smooth with lingering toffee, cinnamon, and gentle oak char
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Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight BourbonCore
NAS45% ABV$25-40
New charred American oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Deep amber with copper highlights
Smell
Caramel, vanilla, honey, orange zest, hints of leather, oak, and apricot
Sip
Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, honey balanced against summer fruits. Hints of leather and oak with slight baking spice developing on the back palate
Savor
Medium with lingering caramel and honey sweetness, light spice, malty finish with oak underpinning
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{"Sweet_Shop_Sugar":["caramel","brown sugar","vanilla","honey"],"Greengrocer_Citrus":["orange zest"],"Greengrocer_Orchard":["apricot","summer fruits"],"Furniture_Maker_Leather":["leather"],"Furniture_Maker_Wood":["oak"],"Bakery_Spices":["baking spice"]}
Colonel E.H. Taylor Small BatchCore
NAS50% ABV$60-150
New charred American oak (bonded warehouse)
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Medium amber with golden highlights
Smell
Caramel corn, butterscotch, licorice, vanilla cream, light cinnamon, leather, toasted oak, dried fruit
Sip
Syrupy mouthfeel with dominant caramel and butterscotch, toffee, sweet grain, peppery rye spice, orange zest, clove
Savor
Soft mouth-feel turning to subtle pepper and tobacco spice with lingering sweetness
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{"Sweet_Shop_Sugar":["caramel","butterscotch","vanilla cream","toffee"],"Natural_Foods_Spices":["cinnamon","peppery rye spice","clove"],"Greengrocer_Citrus":["orange zest"],"Greengrocer_Dried":["dried fruit"],"Furniture_Maker_Leather":["leather"],"Furniture_Maker_Wood":["toasted oak"],"Tobacco_Shop":["tobacco spice"]}
Eagle Rare 10 Year OldCore
10 Years45% ABV$35-70
New charred American oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Warm amber with golden edges
Smell
Toffee, orange peel, herbs, honey, leather, oak, nougat, honeycomb
Sip
Bold and dry with candied almonds, rich cocoa, toasted brown sugar, new oak, light white pepper, bubble gum, toffee
Savor
Dry and lingering with honey, vanilla, leather, and gentle oak tannins
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{"Sweet_Shop_Sugar":["toffee","honey","honeycomb","brown sugar"],"Sweet_Shop_Chocolate":["rich cocoa"],"Greengrocer_Citrus":["orange peel"],"Bakery_Sweet":["candied almonds","nougat"],"Furniture_Maker_Leather":["leather"],"Furniture_Maker_Wood":["new oak","oak tannins"],"Garden_Path":["herbs"],"Natural_Foods_Spices":["white pepper"]}
W.L. Weller 12 Year OldCore
12 Years45% ABV$50-199
New charred American oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich amber with deep golden tones
Smell
Creamy vanilla, caramel, molasses, candied corn, ripe fruits
Sip
Rich and smooth with candied corn, ripe fruits, cocoa powder, dried fruits, vanilla, gentle wheat sweetness, oak integration
Savor
Elegant and soft with hints of mint, fruit, vanilla, and gentle oak spice lingering
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{"Sweet_Shop_Sugar":["vanilla","caramel","molasses"],"Sweet_Shop_Chocolate":["cocoa powder"],"Greengrocer_Orchard":["ripe fruits"],"Greengrocer_Dried":["dried fruits"],"Bakery_Sweet":["candied corn"],"Furniture_Maker_Wood":["oak integration"],"Garden_Path":["mint"]}
W.L. Weller Antique 107Core
NAS53.5% ABV$40-180
New charred American oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Medium amber with copper highlights
Smell
Creamy vanilla, roasted nuts, caramel, honey, cherry, baking spice
Sip
Full-bodied with honeyed fruits, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, cherry, cinnamon, brown sugar, gentle wheat softness
Savor
Long and slightly spicy with lingering vanilla, caramel, and warm cinnamon finish
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{"Sweet_Shop_Sugar":["vanilla","caramel","honey","brown sugar"],"Bakery_Sweet":["roasted nuts"],"Greengrocer_Orchard":["honeyed fruits","cherry"],"Natural_Foods_Spices":["baking spice","cinnamon"],"Furniture_Maker_Wood":["toasted oak"]}
W.L. Weller Special ReserveCore
NAS45% ABV$24-60
New charred American oak
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Burnt orange with amber tones
Smell
Caramel, honey, butterscotch, hint of woodiness, vanilla
Sip
Soft and sweet with caramel, wheat bread, light fruit, vanilla, gentle honey, mild cinnamon
Savor
Medium with gentle warmth, lingering caramel sweetness and soft wheat character
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{"Sweet_Shop_Sugar":["caramel","honey","butterscotch","vanilla"],"Bakery_Sweet":["wheat bread"],"Greengrocer_Orchard":["light fruit"],"Natural_Foods_Spices":["mild cinnamon"],"Furniture_Maker_Wood":["woodiness"]}