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Blanton's Black Single Barrel Bourbon 8 Year Old, Charred American Oak Cask, 2016, 40%
Blanton's

Blanton's Black Single Barrel Bourbon 8 Year Old, Charred American Oak Cask, 2016, 40%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Blanton's Black Label is an exclusive single-barrel bourbon crafted for the Japanese market, known for its refined character and extended aging of at least 8 years. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), it offers a smoother, more approachable profile while retaining the complexity appreciated by bourbon enthusiasts. It is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery using a high-rye mash bill.

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Region
Kentucky
Age
8 Years
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2016
ABV
40%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Blanton's
Origin
United States
Cask type
Charred American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Harlen Wheatley
Master distiller (distillation)
Harlen Wheatley
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven cork with horse stopper
Presentation
Bottle with horse stopper and gift box
Series highlights
Japanese Export Exclusive
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Japanese Market Exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Elegant and inviting, with notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted oak, soft baking spice, orange peel, and floral undertones. Hints of cherry, apple, and dark chocolate are also present.
Palate
Smooth and well-balanced, revealing flavors of toffee, brown sugar, vanilla cream, gentle rye spice, and light citrus. It offers a refined and silky mouthfeel with restrained oak influence.
Finish
Clean, medium-long, and graceful, with lingering sweetness, soft spice, and polished oak. Toffee apple, pecan, and caramel notes develop, with a smooth and well-rounded vanilla finish.
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