The Blanton’s Tradition and the role of Blanton’s Bourbon in shaping modern bourbon history

Before 1984 all bourbon was blended. And most barrels were blended on a very large scale. 

But Master Distiller and Bourbon Hall of Famer, Elmer T. Lee knew how delicious his barrel were. It was a radical concept for its time. But Lee knew he had something special. 

And so, after taking a lesson from industry legend Albert B. Blanton, Elmer T. Lee’s single barrel program was born, forever changing the bourbon industry. 

Join the Blanton’s team to learn more about the role Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon played in pioneering the single barrel concept and revolutionizing a whole industry towards premiumization.