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Baker’s 7 Year vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Blanton’s Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$80 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +14 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$53 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).