Blanton's

Blanton's 'Takara Gold Edition' Bourbon (Letter N#2) 8 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #193, 2025, 51.5%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg 80
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Description

A Japanese-market edition of Blanton's Gold Edition Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, commonly referred to as 'Takara Gold'. Bottled from a single barrel on January 28, 2025 at 103 proof (51.5% ABV) into a 750ml decanter bottle featuring letter stopper N#2, accompanied by the distinctive all-gold box.

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Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 23, 2026SGD 306.30
Alcovault AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 7, 2026SGD 198.00
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 339.86
Region
Kentucky
Age
8 Years
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2025
ABV
51.5%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Blanton's
Origin
United States
Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
193
Batch
Letter N
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Harlen Wheatley
Master distiller (distillation)
Harlen Wheatley
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with horse stopper and wax seal
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Takara Gold Edition (Japanese export release)
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Japan Exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Spicy rye, citrus zest, dark stone fruits, honey, and charred oak.
Palate
Rich honey, caramel, vanilla cream, baking spices, and tobacco leaf.
Finish
Long, elegant, and warming with lingering toasted oak, cinnamon spice, and butterscotch.
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