Blanton's Black Label Misfits (Damaged - Tops) 750ml

Blanton's Black Label Misfits is the same single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon as Blanton's Black Label, sold at a discount because the tops or labels came out of packaging cosmetically imperfect — the whiskey inside is untouched. Like every Blanton's, it's drawn from Buffalo Trace's high-rye Mash Bill #2 and bottled from one barrel at a time, so small variance between bottles is normal and part of the appeal. Expect the house profile: caramel and vanilla up front, a spicier rye kick through the middle, and a dry, slightly nutty finish. It's a legitimate way to get real single barrel Blanton's on the shelf for less, for anyone who doesn't care whether the cap or label is dinged.

How to drink Blanton's Black Label

Neat or with a splash of water is where this one shows best — 80 proof leaves plenty of room to open it up without losing the caramel. It holds up fine over a single cube if you want it colder, and it's a fair pick for an Old Fashioned on a night you'd rather not save it purely for sipping.

Whisky80 proof · Mash bill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (high-rye)