Blanton’s 2023 River Edition honors the rivers that flow through Frankfort and Paris. A world apart, the rivers are vital to their communities, providing rich, fertile land on its banks, which led settlers to both areas. The Kentucky River was a major thoroughfare for the commerce of bourbon in the 19th century, and its limestone water, rich in minerals and low in acidity, make it an essential part of bourbon distillation. The Seine River, in addition to its importance in trade and transportation, has inspired people for centuries. Countless poems, works of art and romantic encounters have centered around the Seine. The Blanton’s brand is the perfect bourbon to pay homage to both.