Top 7 Best Alternatives To Blanton's

The Blanton's craze has reached an unprecedented level over the past few years, making it incredibly challenging to get your hands on a bottle. In this video, we'll be assessing seven top-notch alternatives, as chosen by our viewers through a voting process.

00:00 Intro
01:24 Woodford Double Oaked
03:49 Blade & Bow
05:36 Ekster
06:35 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
08:21 Four Roses Single Barrel
10:37 Weller Antique 107
11:50 Eagle Rare 10 Year
15:50 John J. Bowman Single Barrel

Host/Executive Producer - TJ Gamble
Producer - Alex Srednoselac
Editor - Alex Srednoselac
Channel Manager - Will Gamble
Scriptwriter - Brian Udall

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[camarowland]

My great uncle carved the horses for blantons by hand from wood, then they were molded and cast for every bottle.

[steviedelauderjr]

Went to the George Strait and Chris Stapleton concert in Nashville on the way back stopped by the trail walked into the Wild Turkey gift shop and who was sitting there? None other than Jimmy Russel himself! My jaw dropped to the floor bought one of the 3 bottles left of a Russel’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection and got it signed by the man himself hell of a experience!!

[scottdematteo]

I remember back in the mid-2000's when you could get Blantons for $45 and it was just a good bourbon, but today it's way way way to over-hyped just like Ripped Van Winkle was/is. I love the first one up, the double oaked, and I also love 1910 which is also a heavily oaked bourbon. Best advice, find something you like, but remain flexible so when it is not available anymore or becomes too expensive you can switch up to something else. This hype stuff will make folks crazy!

[lynneacucinotta]

My father Ferdie Falk created Blanton’s’ in 1983 after Elmer Lee our Master Distiller at that time told him about Colonel Albert Blanton’s special reserve he bottled for his friends and family. Unfortunately during the 80’s and early 90’s it was a tough sell in the States but took off in Japan. We eventually sold the distillery and the Ancient Age products including Blanton’s to our then Japanese partners Takara International who still own the labels today but shortly after sold the distillery to Sazerac. My Father who passed in 2000 also created Rock Hill Farms, Elmer T. Lee and others. He would be proud of the success of Blanton’s and how the single barrel and super premium bourbons have taken off. I do know he would be disappointed that the product is so scarce and limited in production.

[kylewipert]

I’m with Jill, Russell’s 10 is just okay. The single barrels are now $84+ where I live so those no longer carry the value they used to imo

[johnouellette]

For the price, John J. Bowman Single Barrel it is hard to beat in this line up. The differences described can be attributed to four important elements: 1) it is distilled in a pot still, 2) the barrels are stored vertically vs horizontally, 3) climatic differences between Virginia and Kentucky, and 4) the proof. Glad to see that this historic Virginia distillery is receiving the attention it deserves.

[branflake]

Was funny how y’all got noticibly more lit as the video went on 😂😂😂

[tomwhortan]

I agree with Jill, the 4 Roses Single Barrel is just a great bourbon and great value. I also prefer it to the Russell's 10

[bradypatrick]

I actually picked up 4 of these bottles yesterday. Apparently I made some good picks. I was lucky enough to get eagle rare and Blantons, at msrp, sometimes state run liquor is good for something

[nloft]

Got a Russell 10yr for 4th of july (first one) Sipping on some Russell 10 now and loving it.
Finally found a bottle of Blantons and shockingly got it for basically msrp ($67 plus tax). Fastest purchase I think I ever made and im in PA. I NEVER thought i would find one in store.
Love the channel, keep up the good work!!

[CrepitusRex]

I just started my bourbon journey. Oh sure I've had the usual suspects but never the single barrels or anything unique. I must say that your channel has educated me to no end. I truly love your hunting adventures and I've learned so much about bourbons that I never knew before.
So with that said my first bottle of whiskey was the Russell's 10. JILL! 😊 I love it. It's just like you said it would be. Sweet and smooth. I'm still working on my pallet but I'm eyeing the Four Roses single barrel next. However since watching this particular video I'm going after the Bowman. Funny enough my local Publix supermarket (I'm in Florida) has an attached liquor store. They carry it. Along with just about everything else. Not the Blanton unfortunately but they've got the Eagle Rare as well. They're going to be a bottle or two short in about an hour.
Keep up the excellent work.
I've got to go to the store!

[TeensierPython]

Woodford doubled oak is my favorite “go-to” bourbon. Always available and tastes amazing.

[dwaineesch]

You aren't wrong if you are drinking what YOU like. Everyone has a different pallet. Great video, giving options for other GREAT bourbon. Also, location has a huge impact on availability.

[dragonb]

If the Eagle would do a bottled-in-bond it would be the cream of the crop

[lucasblanchard]

I recently went to my three local shops and found ONE Blanton’s priced at $211. Hysterical. Also saw some good bottles that I want to get and bring to our local Pour Decisions Bourbon Club that we have every other month. Great content as always, much love from Texas!

[Andy-lzgb]

I'm with Jill, that 4roses single barrel is really good

[therdid]

Haha I love thefun banter back and forth with these two. Great chemistry and you can definitely see the comfort and love not to mention differing opinions on drinks can be fun sometimes.

[francisrizzo]

Been on the tour of the Bowman distillery and the tour guide insisted multiple times that "the rumors are wrong, we do not buy distillate from anyone, we distill all of our own products."

[DavidSmith-hhcc]

Come up to Fredericksburg VA for a tour of Bowman's Distillery and you can pick up plenty of John J. Plus we have a few other distilleries (Virginia and Belmont Farms) within a short drive. Unfortunately our liquor stores are run by the state so selection can be limited. The benefit is there is not a huge price increase when you do find a limited bottle.

[scottwynkoop]

To my taste, the ranking of the best alternatives to Blanton's (as shown in your video): 1.) Four Roses Single Barrel 2.) Eagle Rare 10 Year 3.) John J. Bowman... I am happy to say I have each in my Bourbon Selection (not a collection!).