Blanton's Special Bottles
Rare low production and commemorative bottlings
Sterling / Starling Silver
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
750ml
1991/1993
See notes
Market
Japan
Notes:
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Never for sale in retail. Given as a gift to Japanese retailers as a thank you. Less than 100 were made
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Bottle shows 1991 date but sources indicate it might have been released in 1993
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Confirmed bottle was full of bourbon and not empty
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Original shipping box shows "Sterling" silver while bottle hang tag says "Starling"
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30th Anniversary
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
100
750ml
2014
Market
Japan
Notes:
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Japanese exclusive
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Available to purchase as a complete set with all 8 BLANTONS stoppers and a special stand/bottle display
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Alabama Bicentennial
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
750ml
2019
Market
Domestic Alabama only
Notes:
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Celebrating Alabama's 200th anniversary
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Released through ABC Stores in Alabama
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2 Barrels were selected for bottling with approximately 300 bottles produced (unverified)
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Need a close up picture of the bottle. Appears to have the same label as regular Banton's but with a commemorative sticker
Frankfort, KY 200th
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
750ml
1986
Market
Domestic, Kentucky only
Notes:
Tezuka 100th Anniversary
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
2009
Market
Japan
Notes:
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Was not sold in retail
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Given as a gift to employees of Tezuka Corporation for the company's 100th anniversary
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One of 3 bottles known to have been released in 500ml
My Only Blanton's - Individual Program
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
130.9
750ml
2006
Market
Japan
Notes:
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Exclusive Barrel Select Program offered by Takara
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Barrel proof bottling
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Individual program allocated 7 barrels that could each be purchased for 2,646,000 Yen (approximately 25k in 2020 USD)!
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Each owner would receive 126 bottles
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Sometimes nicknamed the "Chastity Belt" bottle
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Ultra-rare
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Additional info from Takara Japan LINK
My Only Blanton's -
Co-Owner Program
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
130.9
750ml
2006
Market
Japan
Notes:
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Exclusive Barrel Select Program offered by Takara
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Barrel proof bottling
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Co-owner program allocated 4 barrels with 20 owners per barrel. 6 bottles were provided to each owner for 126,000 Yen (approximately 1.1k in 2020 USD)
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Has a less fancy, white paper label as compared to the Individual program bottle
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Ultra-rare
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Additional info from Takara Japan LINK
Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
103
700ml
2006
Market
Germany
Notes:
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Special release of Gold bottled exclusively for readers of Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin.
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1500 bottles produced
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"Medicinal Whiskey" Private Selection
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
750ml
2019
Market
Private Pick (see notes)
Notes:
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A private pick between bourbon clubs DGC in Greenville, SC, and The Book Club in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Aged 6 years 9 months
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Additional information LINK
"Gift of the Trees" Centennial Celebration
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
750ml
2012
Market
St. Louis
Notes:
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Special bottle commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Japanese government's gift of Cherry Blossom Trees to Washington, DC.
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Additional information LINK
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