Blanton's Gold Edition Bourbon Whisky

Beth Baker

May 27, 2026, 07:46:24

Right, so I had a go at this whisky the other day. The colour was gold, looked alright, but first sip... it's softer, more timid than I'd like. Loads of oak come through, like drinking oak juice – way too oaky for my taste. The base spirit felt shy and thin, with some sour woods at the back. Got peanut butter in the front and notes of stewed pineapple, but all drowned by that horrendous oakiness. It's dry, drying, and just unpleasant. Reminded me of a Saturday afternoon at Ikea – what a nightmare indeed! I'm definitely not a 'discerning bourbon aficionado', but this was horrid. 😅

Sarah Williams

May 22, 2026, 06:22:20

Absolutely chuffed to have a dram of this. First sniff is like a bonfire on a damp heath – wafts of peat smoke, iodine, and a whisper of bandages (in a good way, mind). There’s a sweet underbelly too, stewed plums and burnt toffee. Sippin’ it neat 🔥 Ooft. Oily as anything, coats the gob lovely. Sea salt dark chocolate, a bit of TCP, then this mad drift of smoked kippers an’ lemon zest. The finish just hangs about for ages – a warm, peppery glow with that ashy, driftwood vibe. Leaves yer chest cosy. Bit of a coughing fit if you’re not careful lol 👀 No water needed but a wee drop opens up some orchard fruit, maybe bruised pears. Proper winter warmer, this. Pure class in a glass. 🥃✨

Poppy Edwards

May 21, 2026, 17:10:39

Quite warming, a bit oaky and sweet, with a soft smoky edge. Feels cosy rather than loud — nice little sip for a chilly evening 🥃✨

Laura Owen

May 20, 2026, 23:43:41

Nose is like walkin through a damp orchard after rain 🌧️🍏 tiny whiff of burnt toffee and summat herbal lurkin behind – maybe thyme? First wee sip... hits the tongue all silky then a proper warmth spreads. Not shy at all, quite peppery upfront 🌶️ but then it turns honey’d and malty, like a crunchie oat biscuit dunked in golden syrup 🍯 Finish hangs about for ages, bit of oak char and a ghost of smoke. Makes me think of an old leather armchair by a dyin fire 🔥👌 Sippin this, you’d never guess the strength, dangerously easy goin. Dram makes yer go "ahh" – good company for a dreich evenin.

Benjamin Walsh

May 18, 2026, 23:21:13

Warm and a bit oaky, with a soft sweetness up front 🥃 Getting some honey, dried fruit and a wee touch of spice. Nice cosy finish — not too fussy, just easy to sit with.