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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - 'Black Takara', Cask #344, 2023, 40%
Blanton's

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon - 'Black Takara', Cask #344, 2023, 40%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 7
Average Score
Avg49
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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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LowSGD 121
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 188.58
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 189.90
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - May 4, 2026SGD 258.42

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Kabuki WhiskyVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 170.13
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Cask type
New Charred Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
37
Batch
15090
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with horse stopper
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Japan-only 'Black Takara' or 'Black Label' edition
Historical context
Introduced in 1994 as a Japan-market Takara Black expression
Special release
Japan Exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Delicate aromas of vanilla bean, honeycomb, soft oak, ripe orchard fruits (cherry, apple, citrus), subtle hint of toasted nuts, caramel, mild vanilla, rye spice & cinnamon.
Palate
Exceptionally smooth, layered with light caramel, stone fruit, mild baking spice, sweet tobacco, sugary dessert flavors (biscuits, sugar cookies), vanilla, light fruit notes (cherry, citrus, tart berries), docile spice notes, brown sugar, peppercorns, butter.
Finish
Graceful and clean, traces of vanilla, oak, warming spice that fade gently, relatively short, delicate fruit and vanilla flavors fade quickly, cola aftertaste with mild alcohol presence, cherries, sassafras.
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