Blanton's Standard Bottles
Current and former expressions bottled in larger quantities for wide distribution
For an in-depth explanation of the bottle rarity terms used below visit the rarity index.
Blanton's
Single Barrel
93
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1984 - Present
Domestic &
International
Common
50 ml
375 ml
700 ml
750 ml
Notes
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First Dump Date 8/30/1984
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First released in the USA, Japan received single barrel starting in 1985
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Neck labels said "Blanton" with no "s" prior to 1994
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Gold wax used until 1994 before changing to dark brown
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375ml size began as early as July 1990
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50ml mini bottle currently available in 6 states (AL, IA, KY, OR, PA, TX)
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Aged a minimum of 6 years​
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Special Reserve
80
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
2000 - Present
International
Common
50 ml
700 ml
750 ml
Notes
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50ml bottle discontinued and exceptionally rare
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700ml is most common
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750ml is found in Canada and a few other select markets​
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Straight From
the Barrel
Proof
Varies
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
2002 - Present
Domestic &
International
Common
700 ml
750 ml
Notes
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​750 ml USA limited release began in Fall 2020 and includes a unique leather bag
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Barrel proof varies from low 120's to mid 130's on average
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Highest proof bottle confirmed by Buffalo Trace at 141.9 proof
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Silver Edition
98
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1999 - 2009
International
Uncommon
700 ml
750 ml
Notes
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700ml most common. 750ml confirmed in Japan.
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Sold primarily in duty-free shops. Wide distribution in Spain confirmed.
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Gold Edition
103
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1992 - Present
Domestic &
International
Common
700 ml
750 ml
Notes
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Japan was the first market to receive Gold in 1992
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750 ml USA annual limited release began summer 2020
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Takara Gold
103
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1992 - Present
Japan
Common
750 ml
Notes
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Exclusive to the Japanese market
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Aged around 2 years longer than standard Gold
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Dark red wax is the quick way to distinguish this from standard Gold
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Includes a shiny gold box and red velvet bag
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Takara Black
80
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1994 - Present
Japan
Common
50 ml
700 ml
Notes
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Exclusive for the Japanese market
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Aged around 2 years longer than Special Reserve (Green)
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50ml bottle was Japan only and has been discontinued
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Takara Red
93
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1990 - Present
Japan
Common
50 ml
750 ml
Notes
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Exclusive for the Japanese market
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50 ml mini bottle first released in the early 1990s
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Aged around 2 years longer than standard Single Barrel
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Early bottles from late 1990 through mid-1991 are difficult to distinguish from Original Single Barrel Blanton's. In mid-1991 the distinctive neck label with Japanese writing saying "whiskey" was added.​
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Special Reserve
(Red Label)
80
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
Mid 2000s
South Korea
Exceptionally
Rare
500 ml
750 ml
Notes
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Discontinued
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South Korean only export that came in 2 sizes, 500ml and 750ml
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500ml size is one of only 3 known for that size. The others are the South Korean Special reserve (cream label) shown below and Tezuka 100th
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Buffalo Trace has a 750ml on display in the Blanton's Bottling Hall and a 500ml bottle in their archives (donated by Warehouse H)