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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Blanton’s Single Barrel and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +17 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 ~$25 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal at a 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 (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).