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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon 'Red Takara', 8 Year Old, New American oak Cask, Cask #197, 2024, 46.5%
Blanton's

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon 'Red Takara', 8 Year Old, New American oak Cask, Cask #197, 2024, 46.5%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

Affectionately known as the "Red Takara," this is the Japan-only version of the classic Blanton's single barrel and features a slightly more premium presentation. 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 host of brands such as Pappy Van ...

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LatestSGD 219
HighSGD 374
LowSGD 169
SGD 399SGD 314SGD 229SGD 144Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Feb 9May 4Aug 10Sep 8 - SGD 240 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 374 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 295 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 336 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 316 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 316 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Jan 5 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 221 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Jan 5 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jan 5, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Feb 9 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - Feb 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 197 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 216 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 216 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 236 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 196 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 215 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 215 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 215 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Apr 6 - SGD 215 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026May 4 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 169 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 189 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 199 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 239 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026May 4 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 198 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 198 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 198 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 218 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 219 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 218.58
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 218.58
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 197.81
Cask type
New American oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
197
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Harlen Wheatley
Master distiller (distillation)
Elmer T. Lee
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork with metal horse stopper
Presentation
Bottle, box, and velvet bag
Series highlights
Red Takara
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Japan Exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
A bouquet of honey, vanilla, light bubble gum, and orange citrus peel, with hints of barrel char, toasted sugars, floral notes, light cinnamon, baking spices, sweet corn, cherry, apricot, peppermint, and dark tobacco.
Palate
Initial sweetness with light caramel, honey, muted vanilla, brown sugar, leather, charred oak, rye spice, white pepper, burnt sugars, sweet citrus, malty grains, peanuts, and creamed corn.
Finish
A crisp, medium to lengthy finish with vanilla, caramel, leather, dry oak, rye spice, light peppercorn, corn, nutmeg, sweet citrus, honey, and oakiness.
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