"But wait - isn't Buffalo Trace the name of a just-as-popular bottle of bourbon? Before you freak out thinking you've been scammed: no, the bourbon in your Blanton's isn't the same as the one in that bottle of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight. The name 'Buffalo Trace' is more often associated with a historic distillery located in the city of Frankfort, Kentucky, than with the bourbon."
"This massive compound pumped out millions of gallons of whiskey a year under many brands, from Eagle Rare, Van Winkle, Elmer T. Lee, to, you guessed it, Blanton's and the house-branded Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon. Each one is made with completely different recipes - so you'll have unique mash bills, aging processes, proofs, and flavor profiles from one bottle to another."
"So if it's made at Buffalo Trace, what's the story behind that famous phrase on the label: "Distilled & Bottled by Blanton Distilling Company - Frankfort, Kentucky"? Here's the thing: you won't find any distillery with that name in Frankfort. It's a trade name that, just like the bottle itself, pays homage to Albert B. Blanton. According to Buffalo Trace's website, Blanton was a "gentleman and bourbon aristocrat" and one of the distillery's"
Blanton's features a rustic label and a collectible stopper topped by a galloping horse. The label reads "Blanton Distilling Company," yet production takes place at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Buffalo Trace operates a large complex that produces many brands, including Eagle Rare, Van Winkle, Elmer T. Lee, Blanton's, and the house Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon. Each brand uses different mash bills, aging regimens, proofs, and flavor profiles, so bottles from the same facility are distinct. "Blanton Distilling Company" is a trade name created to honor Albert B. Blanton, described as a "gentleman and bourbon aristocrat."
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