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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - 'Black Takara' 8 Year Old, New Charred American Oak Cask, Cask #91, 2021, 40%
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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - 'Black Takara' 8 Year Old, New Charred American Oak Cask, Cask #91, 2021, 40%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
N.A
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Description

Introduced in 1994 and affectionately known as the "Black Takara" or "Black Label," this is a Japan-only version of the 80 proof Blanton's single barrel, similar to its Special Reserve release. A historic Kentucky distillery and the oldest still operating in the state. It is the flagship production facility of the Sazerac Company and in addition to its eponymous straight bourbon, also produces a h ...

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SGD 384SGD 301SGD 218SGD 135Price (SGD)Observed dateOct 6Jul 6Aug 10Oct 6 - SGD 360 - Whisky Auctioneer - Oct 6, 2025Mar 9 - SGD 295 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 179 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 178.84
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 294.88
Cask type
New charred American oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
91
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
Elmer T. Lee
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with horse and jockey stopper, and a box.
Series highlights
Black Takara (Japan-exclusive version), aged in Warehouse H
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Japan-exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Delicate aromas of vanilla, caramel, and light oak, with hints of cherry, citrus, and floral notes. Some detect dark chocolate and rye spice.
Palate
Sweet and fruity with vanilla, caramel, and brown sugar. A thin mouthfeel with subtle rye spice and noticeable, but not overpowering, oak. Some notes of cherry, citrus, and ash/barrel char.
Finish
Relatively short to medium, with fading fruit and vanilla. Lingering notes of oak, cinnamon, and a light sweetness, sometimes described as ashy or smokey.
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