Blanton’s 40th Anniversary 2024 Single Barrel Bourbon 700ml

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Single Barrel | 62% ABV (124 Proof) | 40th Anniversary Limited Edition | 700ml

Celebrate four decades of an American whiskey icon with Blanton’s 40th Anniversary 2024 Single Barrel Bourbon, an exceptionally rare commemorative release honoring the 40th anniversary of Blanton’s original 1984 debut.

Bottled at a powerful 124 proof (62% ABV), this limited-edition Blanton’s delivers the legendary Warehouse H character at full intensity. Rich caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted oak, baking spice, and charred barrel notes unfold across a bold, concentrated palate before leading into a long, warming finish.

Beyond the whiskey itself, the 40th Anniversary Edition stands apart with exclusive commemorative presentation, including its highly distinctive white horse-and-jockey stopper — immediately distinguishing it from traditional Blanton’s releases.

For dedicated Blanton’s collectors and enthusiasts of ultra-rare Kentucky bourbon, this is a true centerpiece bottle.

Celebrating 40 Years of Blanton’s

Blanton’s made its debut in 1984, helping establish the modern premium single-barrel bourbon category.

Four decades later, the 2024 40th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to that history with an exceptionally limited single-barrel release built around the characteristics that made Blanton’s legendary: individual barrel selection, Warehouse H maturation, distinctive packaging, and uncompromising bourbon character.

Unlike standard Blanton’s Original Single Barrel, this commemorative bottling is presented at cask-strength intensity, delivering considerably greater concentration, structure, and depth.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep amber with rich copper highlights.

Nose: Intense caramel, toasted oak, dark fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and warm baking spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated with vanilla cream, cherry, toffee, brown sugar, nutmeg, rye spice, and deeply charred oak.

Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with lingering caramel, molasses, mature oak, leather, cocoa, and persistent baking spice.

Bottled at 124 Proof

At 62% ABV / 124 proof, Blanton’s 40th Anniversary offers an entirely different experience from the standard 93-proof Blanton’s Original Single Barrel.

The higher strength preserves more of the whiskey’s barrel character, producing concentrated layers of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, spice, and oak alongside a rich, viscous texture.

A few drops of water can gradually open the whiskey, revealing additional sweetness and fruit beneath its powerful structure.

The Legendary Warehouse H

Blanton’s is famously associated with Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

This historic metal-clad warehouse has played an essential role in the story of Blanton’s since the brand’s creation, and the 40th Anniversary release continues that heritage with carefully selected single-barrel bourbon matured within this legendary environment.

Exclusive White Horse Stopper

Perhaps the most immediately recognizable feature of the anniversary release is its commemorative white horse-and-jockey stopper.

Traditional Blanton’s releases are famous for their collectible horse stoppers, but the white anniversary design gives the 40th Anniversary Edition an unmistakable visual identity.

Combined with its custom anniversary labeling and premium presentation, it makes this release as visually collectible as it is rare.

What Makes Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Special?

• 40th Anniversary Release: Created to commemorate Blanton’s 1984 debut
• Single Barrel Bourbon: Bottled from individually selected barrels
• 124 Proof: Powerful 62% ABV presentation
• Warehouse H: Connected to the legendary maturation warehouse associated with Blanton’s
• 2024 Limited Edition: Produced specifically for the brand’s milestone anniversary
• White Horse Stopper: Exclusive commemorative horse-and-jockey design
• Premium Presentation: Special anniversary packaging designed for collectors
• Extremely Limited: Significantly scarcer than core Blanton’s expressions

Blanton’s 40th Anniversary vs. Blanton’s Original

Blanton’s Original Single Barrel is bottled at 93 proof and is known for its balance of caramel, vanilla, citrus, oak, and spice.

The Blanton’s 40th Anniversary Edition takes that familiar DNA into dramatically more powerful territory at 124 proof.

Expect a richer body, greater barrel intensity, darker fruit, deeper caramelization, stronger spice, and considerably more oak structure.

For enthusiasts who enjoy Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel, the 40th Anniversary release offers another rare opportunity to explore the brand at elevated strength — with the added significance of its commemorative release and exclusive presentation.

How to Enjoy Blanton’s 40th Anniversary

For maximum flavor, serve this bourbon neat in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass and allow it several minutes to rest after pouring.

At 124 proof, adding a few drops of water is highly recommended for drinkers who want to explore the whiskey gradually. Water can soften the alcohol intensity and expose additional layers of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, spice, and oak.

Given its rarity and commemorative significance, it is equally suited to a milestone pour or as the centerpiece of a serious Blanton’s collection.

Product Details

• Brand: Blanton’s
• Expression: 40th Anniversary Special Edition
• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
• Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Style: Single Barrel Bourbon
• Release: 2024
• Warehouse: Warehouse H
• ABV: 62%
• Proof: 124
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Special Feature: White Horse-and-Jockey Stopper
• Availability: Ultra-Limited

Blanton’s 40th Anniversary 2024 Single Barrel Bourbon is more than a commemorative bottle — it is a powerful 124-proof expression of the bourbon that helped define the modern single-barrel category, presented in one of the most distinctive and collectible Blanton’s releases ever produced.