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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Put Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond next to Blanton’s Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$96 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).