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Blanton's Black Single Barrel Bourbon 8 Year Old, New Charred Oak Cask, 40%
Blanton's

Blanton's Black Single Barrel Bourbon 8 Year Old, New Charred Oak Cask, 40%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg49
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Description

Introduced in 1994 and affectionately known as the "Black Takara" or "Black Label," this is a Japan-only version of the 80 proof Blanton's single barrel, similar to its Special Reserve release. A historic Kentucky distillery and the oldest still operating in the state. It is the flagship production facility of the Sazerac Company and in addition to its eponymous straight bourbon, also produces a h ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 1,083.64
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 158.80
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 197.81

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 248.00
PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 539.95
Kabuki WhiskyVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 162.03
Cask type
New Charred American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
245
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
Elmer T. Lee
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with a metal horse stopper
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Takara Black is a Japanese-exclusive single-barrel bourbon, part of a series of Blanton's Takara versions.
Historical context
Introduced in 1994 as a Japan-only Takara edition
Special release
Japanese market exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Creamy with vanilla, caramel, orange peel, dark chocolate, floral notes, cherry, citrus zest, and a light amount of oak.
Palate
Luxurious with vanilla, citrus, cherry, apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a building oak character, offering a smooth and easy-drinking experience.
Finish
Medium to relatively short, with oak tannins, fading vanilla and caramel, subtle rye spice, and notes of ash, cinnamon, and sugary sweetness.
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