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
-
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
-
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)
Special Reserve
(Standard Label)
80
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
Mid 2000s
South Korea
Exceptionally
Rare
50 ml
500 ml
Notes
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Discontinued
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South Korean only export that came in 2 sizes, 50ml and 500ml
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500ml size is one of only 3 known for that size. The others are the South Korean Special reserve (red label) shown above and Tezuka 100th
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50ml bottle is exceptionally rare. Possibly only packaged as part of gift set.
80 Proof
No "Special Reserve"
80
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1995
Spain
Exceptionally
Rare
700 ml
Notes
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Discontinued
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No "Special Reserve" on neck label
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46.5% crossed off and 40% stamped on label
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Several barrels confirmed but only 1 dump date known
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Buffalo Trace is unaware as to why this was made, possibly to test the market in Spain with an 80-proof release
92 Proof Single Barrel
92
Proof
Produced
Sizes
Market
Rarity
1991-1993
Japan
Exceptionally
Rare
750 ml
Notes
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Discontinued
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Rare 92 proof bottle. Several dump dates confirmed between 1991 and 1993
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46% printed on the label confirms 92 proof
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Confirmed Japanese distribution, other markets unknown
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A 92 Proof mini bottle was also produced briefly
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Buffalo Trace has no records of why this was produced at 1 proof point below the standard 93 proof offering