The Story
Cask strength. Selected by La Maison du Whisky — one of the world's most respected whisky retailers — from Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace. The 2020 edition of the annual LMDW Blanton's single barrel program.
La Maison du Whisky has maintained an annual partnership with Buffalo Trace for retailer-exclusive Blanton's single barrel selections, bottled at cask strength — a specification never available through standard U.S. retail. The 2020 selection continues this program: a specific barrel from Warehouse H, chosen by the LMDW buying team, bottled at its natural proof to showcase the full character of the spirit before dilution.
The detailed tasting notes for the 2020 LMDW selection reflect the extraordinary complexity of Warehouse H bourbon at cask strength: an elegant raspberry brandy nose transitioning through floral, mineral, and grain notes, with a palate of pure distillate character, citrus, coconut milk, and dark chocolate, closing with blackcurrant, bramble, and a praline-honeyed rose retro-nasal finish. It is widely considered one of the finest retailer-exclusive Blanton's selections produced.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep amber with extraordinary luminosity.
- Nose: Elegant raspberry brandy, violet, mineral (slate), grain (rye, malted barley, maize), jammy marmalade, and beeswax.
- Palate: Incredibly pure — coconut milk, citrus zest, and dark chocolate at entry, maize through the mid-palate, pipe tobacco and herbaceous chervil at the close.
- Finish: Blackcurrant, bramble, white grape, and clementine, with praline, honey, and rose in the retro-nasal.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength
- Selected by: La Maison du Whisky, Paris
- Release: 2020 annual LMDW selection
- Size: 700ml
Browse the full bourbon selection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the 2020 LMDW differ from the 2019? Each year LMDW selects a different barrel — the specific barrel selection, dump date, rick position, and resulting proof and flavor profile differ. The 2020 shares the same cask strength specification and Warehouse H source as the 2019 but reflects a different barrel's unique character.
- Why is this considered one of the finest LMDW selections? The 2020 received notably detailed tasting notes from LMDW's own description — the raspberry brandy nose, pure distillate palate, and complex fruity finish were specifically called out as exceptional within the series. It is described as "Magnificent" in LMDW's own notes.
- Is this available in the United States? LMDW selections are bottled for the French market and are not available through U.S. retail. They reach American collectors through specialty importers or secondary market channels.
- Note on the wax seal: Due to Blanton's wax seal design, there is potential for minor wax damage or leakage during transit.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Cask strength. Selected by La Maison du Whisky — one of the world's most respected whisky retailers — from Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace. The 2020 edition of the annual LMDW Blanton's single barrel program.
La Maison du Whisky has maintained an annual partnership with Buffalo Trace for retailer-exclusive Blanton's single barrel selections, bottled at cask strength — a specification never available through standard U.S. retail. The 2020 selection continues this program: a specific barrel from Warehouse H, chosen by the LMDW buying team, bottled at its natural proof to showcase the full character of the spirit before dilution.
The detailed tasting notes for the 2020 LMDW selection reflect the extraordinary complexity of Warehouse H bourbon at cask strength: an elegant raspberry brandy nose transitioning through floral, mineral, and grain notes, with a palate of pure distillate character, citrus, coconut milk, and dark chocolate, closing with blackcurrant, bramble, and a praline-honeyed rose retro-nasal finish. It is widely considered one of the finest retailer-exclusive Blanton's selections produced.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep amber with extraordinary luminosity.
- Nose: Elegant raspberry brandy, violet, mineral (slate), grain (rye, malted barley, maize), jammy marmalade, and beeswax.
- Palate: Incredibly pure — coconut milk, citrus zest, and dark chocolate at entry, maize through the mid-palate, pipe tobacco and herbaceous chervil at the close.
- Finish: Blackcurrant, bramble, white grape, and clementine, with praline, honey, and rose in the retro-nasal.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength
- Selected by: La Maison du Whisky, Paris
- Release: 2020 annual LMDW selection
- Size: 700ml
Browse the full bourbon selection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the 2020 LMDW differ from the 2019? Each year LMDW selects a different barrel — the specific barrel selection, dump date, rick position, and resulting proof and flavor profile differ. The 2020 shares the same cask strength specification and Warehouse H source as the 2019 but reflects a different barrel's unique character.
- Why is this considered one of the finest LMDW selections? The 2020 received notably detailed tasting notes from LMDW's own description — the raspberry brandy nose, pure distillate palate, and complex fruity finish were specifically called out as exceptional within the series. It is described as "Magnificent" in LMDW's own notes.
- Is this available in the United States? LMDW selections are bottled for the French market and are not available through U.S. retail. They reach American collectors through specialty importers or secondary market channels.
- Note on the wax seal: Due to Blanton's wax seal design, there is potential for minor wax damage or leakage during transit.
