5 Bourbons That Are Better Than Blanton's in 2026!

Blanton's is legendary, but it definitely has some competition. Here are 5 bourbons that deliver the same sweet, approachable, rich profile without the hunt, the markup, or the empty shelves. If you love Blanton's but can't find it (or refuse to pay secondary market prices), this video is your answer. We're tasting through five bourbon whiskey alternatives that match Blanton's signature sweet mash character, covering everything from craft Indiana distilleries to Buffalo Trace mash bill cousins, all available at retail, all under $70. Bourbons Covered: 🥃 Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon — candy-sweet nose, butterscotch finish, 90 proof, ~$45 🥃 Benchmark Single Barrel — Buffalo Trace lineage, one of the most overlooked single barrel picks on the market 🥃 Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Pick — cedar-fresh, 100 proof, Werther's caramel on the palate, ~$45 🥃 Buffalo Trace Single Barrel (Sell Liquors Pick) — rich, rounded, berries and cream, ~$35 — the best value on this list 🥃 John J. Bowman Single Barrel — vanilla cream frosting, 100 proof, rumored Buffalo Trace mash bill, ~$45-50 Whether you're a bourbon beginner or a seasoned collector tired of the Blanton's chase, these bottles deserve a spot in your rotation. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Why Blanton's Is Almost Impossible to Find 2:03 — #1: Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon 4:38 — #2: Benchmark Single Barrel 7:08 — #3: Four Roses Small Batch Select 9:28 — #4: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel 12:10 — #5: John J. Bowman Single Barrel 13:57 — Final Rankings & Verdict: Which Is Best? Drop your favorite Blanton's alternative in the comments, I want to know what's on your shelf.