Blanton's Takara Red Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Blanton's Takara Red Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Blanton's Takara Red Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a distinctive release crafted at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky and produced exclusively for the Japanese market through Takara Shuzo. This special edition has gained a strong following among collectors and bourbon enthusiasts for its unique presentation and refined flavor profile.
The 750mL bottle offered here is part of the export release originally intended for Japan, making it a sought-after bottle outside its primary market.
Like all Blanton’s expressions, each bottle is drawn from an individual barrel aged in the renowned Warehouse H. The Takara Red edition is known for its smooth, elegant character with balanced notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, and gentle oak, complemented by subtle hints of citrus and spice.
Presented in the signature round bottle with the collectible horse-and-jockey stopper and the distinctive red label, Blanton’s Takara Red stands out as a unique addition to the Blanton’s lineup and a prized bottle for collectors of Japanese-market bourbons.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the bourbon collector who seems to have everything, this is a bottle that shows real thought. Crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky and produced exclusively for the Japanese market through Takara Shuzo, the Takara Red edition comes in Blanton's signature round bottle with its distinctive red label and collectible horse-and-jockey stopper, so it feels like an occasion before it is even opened. Each bottle is drawn from an individual barrel aged in Warehouse H, which gives the gift a sense of individuality. In the glass, expect soft caramel, vanilla, honey and citrus with light floral notes. The palate is smooth and balanced, with light spice and toasted oak, and it fades into a medium-long, gently sweet finish. It suits a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a thank-you to a mentor who enjoys bourbon neat or with a small splash of water. Even after the last pour, that horse-and-jockey stopper makes a keepsake worth holding on to.
Pairs well with
- Salted caramel desserts — The bourbon's caramel, vanilla and honey notes echo the dessert while its light spice keeps the sweetness in balance.
- Smoked brisket — Toasted oak and soft baking spice on the palate stand up nicely to smoky, savory bark.
- Retirement celebration gift — A single barrel bottle with a collectible stopper makes a lasting keepsake, and its smooth, gently sweet finish suits a slow celebratory pour.
Questions about this bottle
What sets Blanton's Takara Red apart from other Blanton's bottlings?
Takara Red is produced exclusively for the Japanese market through Takara Shuzo and is identified by its distinctive red label. Like all Blanton's expressions, it is a single barrel bourbon drawn from an individual barrel aged in Warehouse H and presented in the round bottle with a horse-and-jockey stopper.
What does Blanton's Takara Red taste like?
The nose offers soft caramel, vanilla, honey and citrus with light floral notes and oak. The palate is smooth and balanced, with caramel, vanilla, honey, light spice and toasted oak. The finish is medium-long, with lingering sweetness, soft spice and gentle oak.
How is this bourbon made?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon made at Buffalo Trace Distillery from a corn-dominant mash bill and matured in new charred oak. Each bottle comes from a single barrel aged in Warehouse H. The bottle offered here holds 750mL.
What is the best way to drink it?
Neat is the best way to appreciate its smooth, balanced character, and a small splash of water opens the aromas and lifts the sweetness and spice. Ice softens the oak and highlights caramel and vanilla. It can also be used in a refined Old Fashioned.
