Blanton’s Bourbon helped create the modern single barrel bourbon craze — but does it still deserve the hype in 2026? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B break down the history of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, explore why it became one of the most collectible allocated bourbons in America, and put it through a blind tasting against easier-to-find competitors. From Buffalo Trace history to bourbon secondary prices, this episode asks the big question: is Blanton’s still worth chasing, or are bourbon drinkers paying for the horse topper and hype?

Blanton’s Gold Edition is one of the most talked-about bourbons in the world, but few people actually get to taste it. In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, we pour, sip, and break down Blanton’s Gold bourbon in a real bourbon tasting — exploring flavor, proof, balance, and whether this Buffalo Trace bourbon lives up to its legendary reputation.