Blanton's Gold Edition Bourbon 750ML engraving The base spirit — a How does Elements Heavily The base spirit — a five year old rum fermented with Don Pancho's proprietary pineapple yeast strain and distilled through antique copper column stills — is aged in ex bourbon barrels before being infused with locally sourced cacao beans Aroma: The nose opens with enticing black fruit — blackberry and blackcurrant — layered with gentle undertones of vanilla and savory spice Side by side tastings comparing proof impact within the Blanton's lineup Blanton's is widely credited as the first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon