Mini Bottles
Blanton's "minis" have been produced with many slight variations over the years
Generally there are considered to be 5 types of Mini's. 93 Proof USA bottle, 93 Proof Japanese, 80 Proof Black Japanese, 80 Proof Green International, and 80 Proof Korean (lesser known). Within many of these there are slightly different variations, primarily with the jockey position and casting quality.
The list below is a work in progress. Likely exact dates of production for many of these will likely never be known. It is also likely that similar to the larger bottle stoppers, several "types" were used simultaneously. Rarity by "type" is also difficult to determine. In general the Green Mini is considered exceptionally difficult to find while Black is also quite rare.
Special thanks to just-mini-bourbons.com for many photos.
Type 1
Type 5
Type 2
Type 6
Type 3
Type 4
93
Proof
Single Barrel Minis
Size
50 ml
Produced
Types 1-5 - Pre 1993
Type 6 - 1993-Present
Domestic & International
Market
Notes
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Types 1-5 had a more crude casting on the stopper as shown under the horse
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No neck label on types 1-4
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Various stoppers were used as shown by the position of the tail
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Note slight variation in rider position in "type 4" vs "type 1"
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Current US distribution of "type 6" mini is limited to Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas
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Rarity by type is impossible to determine. by type. All are generally very rare
93
Proof
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Japanese Takara Red Minis
Size
50 ml
Produced
Early 1990's - Present
Market
Japan
Notes
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Types 1 & 2 had a more crude casting on the stopper as shown under the horse
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Various stoppers were used as shown by the position of the tail
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Casting more refined on type 3 stopper
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Type 1 produced pre-1993. Blanton's spelled without an "s"
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Rarity is impossible to determine. by type. All are generally very rare.
80
Proof
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Japanese Takara Black Minis
Size
50 ml
Produced
Mid 1990's
Discontinued
Market
Japan
Notes
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Types 1 & 2 had a more crude casting on the stopper as shown under the horse
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Various stoppers were used as shown by the position of the tail
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Casting more refined on type 3 stopper
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Rarity is impossible to determine. by type. All are generally very rare.
Korean 80 Proof Mini
Size
50 ml
Produced
Mid 2000's
Market
International
Notes
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Sold as part of a gift set along side 80 proof 500ml Korean
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Possibly sold individually
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Additional Picture - Box Set
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Exceptionally Rare
80
Proof
92 Proof Mini
Size
50 ml
Produced
Early 1990's, Pre 1993
Market
International
Notes
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Full size 750ml 92 proof bottle also confirmed and listed on "standard bottles" page
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Exceptionally rare. Likely only produced briefly and distributed to select markets
92
Proof
Size
50 ml
Special Reserve Green Mini
Produced
Early 2000's, Discontinued
Market
International
Notes
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Exceptionally rare. Likely only produced briefly and distributed to select international markets
80
Proof
Sizes
50 ml, 375ml
Connoisseur Sauce
Produced
2009-2010
Market
Domestic
Notes
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Sauce with Blanton's in the ingredients
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Several online references to this sauce from 2009 and 2010
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375ml size also sold
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Additional Picture - Rear of Bottle
BBQ
Time!
Size
50 ml
Unique Neck Label
Produced
Italy
Market
International
Notes
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Unique neck label, likely added by distributor
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Italian writing "Distributed by Donato & .."
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Assumed very rare