{"product_id":"blantons-single-barrel-red-japanese-copy","title":"Blanton’s Single Barrel Black Label Japanese Edition Bourbon","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Single Barrel | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | Japan-Exclusive Release | 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover one of the most sought-after international expressions in the Blanton’s collection with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Single Barrel Black Label Japanese Edition Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Created specifically for the Japanese market, this rare export release combines the legendary single-barrel character of Blanton’s with extended barrel selection and a remarkably smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80-proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected from barrels matured for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimum of eight years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Blanton’s Black offers additional oak integration and maturity while maintaining the elegant caramel, vanilla, fruit, and spice character that has made Blanton’s one of the world’s most recognizable bourbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each bottle comes from an individual barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels, giving every release its own subtle personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Blanton’s collectors and enthusiasts searching for harder-to-find Japanese-market bourbon, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Label Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential addition to the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Blanton’s Bourbon Made for Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Black was created specifically for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it considerably less common in the United States than the familiar Blanton’s Original Single Barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Blanton’s Original is bottled at 93 proof, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Black is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a softer and exceptionally approachable expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower bottling strength does not mean less character. Extended barrel selection brings additional mature oak, caramel, dark fruit, vanilla, and spice into the profile, resulting in a bourbon that emphasizes refinement and balance over raw power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected From Older Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important distinctions of the Japanese Black Label is its barrel-selection standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Black is selected from barrels matured for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimum of eight years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the whiskey additional time to interact with its new charred American oak barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat extended maturation contributes deeper caramelized sweetness, mature oak, fruit, vanilla, and spice while preserving the silky texture for which the Japanese release is prized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich golden amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy vanilla and caramel layered with orange peel, ripe fruit, honey, subtle chocolate, and fragrant oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally smooth with vanilla, caramel, cherry, citrus, dried fruit, gentle rye spice, and increasingly mature oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refined and lingering with caramel, vanilla, oak, subtle spice, and a gently warming sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legendary Warehouse H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s bourbon is matured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarehouse H at Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the historic metal-clad warehouse closely associated with Colonel Albert B. Blanton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause metal responds rapidly to Kentucky’s seasonal temperature changes, whiskey resting inside Warehouse H experiences dynamic interaction between spirit and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was from this warehouse that Master Distiller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElmer T. Lee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e selected barrels when he introduced Blanton’s in 1984, helping establish what became the modern premium single-barrel bourbon category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Blanton’s Black Japanese Edition Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese-Market Exclusive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Created specifically for Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Barrel Bourbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each bottle originates from an individual barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum 8-Year Barrel Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Older barrel selection than standard Blanton’s requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 Proof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottled at 40% ABV for a refined, approachable drinking experience\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarehouse H Maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aged in Blanton’s legendary metal-clad warehouse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuffalo Trace Heritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produced at one of Kentucky’s most celebrated distilleries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible Horse Stopper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features Blanton’s iconic horse-and-jockey bottle design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited U.S. Availability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Significantly harder to source than standard Blanton’s Original\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Black vs. Blanton’s Original Single Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most noticeable difference is strength and barrel selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Original Single Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 proof (46.5% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and delivers a more robust expression of the classic Blanton’s profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Black Japanese Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses barrels meeting a longer minimum maturation standard, resulting in a softer, more mature and oak-integrated drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, the Japanese-market provenance also makes Black Label particularly interesting as part of a complete Blanton’s lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy Blanton’s Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanton’s Black is ideally suited to sipping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass, where its vanilla, caramel, fruit, and oak character can fully develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small splash of water can further open the fruit and sweetness, while serving it over a large cube of ice produces an exceptionally smooth and relaxed bourbon experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven its rarity outside Japan, many enthusiasts will also choose to preserve a bottle as part of a broader Blanton’s collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blanton’s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Label Japanese Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frankfort, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single Barrel Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum 8 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Charred American Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarehouse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warehouse H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Market:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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