I get apple notes in all the spots, they're just a little different. Green apple in green and gold and a hint in the blue (though it might be more the tropical/kiwi influence), and more of an older apple orchard note in yellow and red.
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R.I.P. elijah
Billy Baroo
Full House
when I see a normally available whiskey with a celebrity tie in endorsement I typically say
But when I see a normallly available whiskey with the logo done in a Maryland flag I say
It’s actually damn good. Happy Fryday.
But when I see a normallly available whiskey with the logo done in a Maryland flag I say
It’s actually damn good. Happy Fryday.
Billy Baroo
Full House
2024 Larceny BP Flight
So, I'll start this off by saying I'm not expecting to do well on this one lol. 2 of the 3 bottles are very recent cork pops, and in my experience, Larceny benefits tremendously from some bottle head space and I should wait a bit. But I'm impatient so let's do this.......
#1
Nose: Proofy up front, sweet vanilla, molasses, bit of cola, and some oak.
Palate: aggressive, charred oak, black pepper, burnt brown sugar, and maybe some baking spices. Viscous mouthfeel. Smooths out as it sips, more of the caramel comes through.
Finish: long - dry oak, barrel char, burnt brown sugar.
7.9 / 10
#2
Nose: Dark brown sugar, stone fruit, chocolate, hint of cola. Wonderul nose.
Palate: dark brown sugar, barrel charred oak, very subtle dark red fruit, and a bit of pepper and cinnamon (and maybe some mexican chocolate). Not as oily, viscous or punchy as the first, but very rich and flavorful, and a nice mix of sweet and spicy.
Finish: medium caramel and dry oak. Falls a little flat, with a better finish this would be fantastic.
8.5 / 10
#3
Nose: Bright and nutty sweetness, vanilla and almond.
Palate: the sweetest of the 3, honey, vanilla and caramel, cola, spicy oak and some baking spices. Very thick, viscous, coating mouthfeel.
Finish: long oaky, caramel with a tingly spicy finish that lasts forever.
8.4 / 10
Rankings:
Nose: 2>>3>1
Palate: 2>3>1
Finish: 3>1>2
2 and 3 are very close! Good for different reasons
My guess:
1 - A
2 - B
3 - C
So, I'll start this off by saying I'm not expecting to do well on this one lol. 2 of the 3 bottles are very recent cork pops, and in my experience, Larceny benefits tremendously from some bottle head space and I should wait a bit. But I'm impatient so let's do this.......
#1
Nose: Proofy up front, sweet vanilla, molasses, bit of cola, and some oak.
Palate: aggressive, charred oak, black pepper, burnt brown sugar, and maybe some baking spices. Viscous mouthfeel. Smooths out as it sips, more of the caramel comes through.
Finish: long - dry oak, barrel char, burnt brown sugar.
7.9 / 10
#2
Nose: Dark brown sugar, stone fruit, chocolate, hint of cola. Wonderul nose.
Palate: dark brown sugar, barrel charred oak, very subtle dark red fruit, and a bit of pepper and cinnamon (and maybe some mexican chocolate). Not as oily, viscous or punchy as the first, but very rich and flavorful, and a nice mix of sweet and spicy.
Finish: medium caramel and dry oak. Falls a little flat, with a better finish this would be fantastic.
8.5 / 10
#3
Nose: Bright and nutty sweetness, vanilla and almond.
Palate: the sweetest of the 3, honey, vanilla and caramel, cola, spicy oak and some baking spices. Very thick, viscous, coating mouthfeel.
Finish: long oaky, caramel with a tingly spicy finish that lasts forever.
8.4 / 10
Rankings:
Nose: 2>>3>1
Palate: 2>3>1
Finish: 3>1>2
2 and 3 are very close! Good for different reasons
My guess:
1 - A
2 - B
3 - C
The reveal:
Guess:
1 - A
2 - B
3 - C
Actual:
1 - C
2 - B
3 - A
Swapped A and C, which looking back on my notes, I'm an idiot. I really enjoyed the A batch this year, the almond note I got should have been more telling.
All of the '24 releases were pretty solid last year, but none can challenge the champ....
Guess:
1 - A
2 - B
3 - C
Actual:
1 - C
2 - B
3 - A
Swapped A and C, which looking back on my notes, I'm an idiot. I really enjoyed the A batch this year, the almond note I got should have been more telling.
All of the '24 releases were pretty solid last year, but none can challenge the champ....
I know this is not as big of a deal as some people think, but this is my first time owning a bottle. One of my sons went a little crazy and bought too much whiskey. So I took this one off his hands.
Tonystark137
Full House
Is the Barrel Select a new tag or this a different bottle than normal?
All Blanton bottles are single barrels so technically no two are ever exactly alike. This particular batch was hand selected by a local liquor store chain.
Tonystark137
Full House
Store picks Blanton's are difficult to find. Congratulations
kicking the evening off….cheers
The blue and yellow spots have spiked considerably in price in my area. 3x at least. Anyone know why?
Wow, no idea. I just picked up a backup Blue Spot for $130, which is the cheapest I've ever seen it around here.
Possibly an upcoming st Paddy's day markup?
Could be!
Billy Baroo
Full House
Billy Baroo
Full House
CoolDude53
Pair
Some part of me feels like I’m enjoying lower proof pours more and more…cheers!
Same same.
They are fine. If you like Maker’s it’s just more potent Maker’s.
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