Warehouse H
Blanton's Standard Bottles
Current and former expressions bottled in larger quantities for wide distribution
About Bottle Sizes
Size matters. Blanton's has been bottled in several sizes ranging from 50ml to 750ml. For an in-depth explanation of why some sizes exist, please visit this link. Also note some international market bottles are labeled "70cl" which is equivalent to 700ml.
Rarity Index
Check out this page for an in-depth explanation of the Rarity Index referenced below. Ratings are subject to change over time and open for debate!
93
Proof
Single Barrel
Size(s)
50 ml
375 ml
700 ml
750 ml
Produced
1984 - Present
Market
Domestic & International
Rarity
Common
Notes
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First Dump Date 8/30/1984
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Japan received single barrel starting in 1985
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Neck labels said "Blanton" with no "s" prior to 1994
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Gold wax used until 1994 before changing to dark brown
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375ml began as early as 1991
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50ml mini bottle available in 6 states (AL, IA, KY, OR, PA, TX)
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Aged a minimum of 6 years
80
Proof
Special Reserve (Green)
Size(s)
50 ml
700 ml
750 ml
Produced
2000 - Present
Market
International
Rarity
Common
Notes
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50ml discontinued and exceptionally rare
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700ml is most common
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750ml confirmed to exist in Canada
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Barrel Proof
Straight From The Barrel
Size(s)
700 ml
750 ml
Produced
2002 - Present
Market
Domestic & International
Rarity
Common
Notes
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750ml bottle is less common
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USA limited release began in Fall 2020 and included a unique leather bag
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Barrel proof varies from low 120's to mid 130's on average
98
Proof
Silver Edition
Size(s)
700 ml
750 ml
Produced
1999 - 2009
Market
International
Rarity
Uncommon
Notes
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700ml most common. 750ml confirmed in Japan.
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103 Proof
Gold Edition
Size(s)
700 ml
750 ml
Produced
1992 - Present
Market
Domestic & International
Rarity
Common
Notes
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Japan was the first market to receive Gold in 1992
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750ml bottle is less common
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USA limited release began Summer 2020
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103 Proof
"Takara" Gold
Size(s)
750 ml
Produced
1992 - Present
Market
Japan
Rarity
Common
Notes
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Exclusive to the Japanese market
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Aged around 2 years longer than standard Gold
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Dark red wax is the quick way to distinguish this from standard Gold
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Red velvet bag
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Shiny gold box
80
Proof
"Takara" Black
Size(s)
50 ml
750 ml
Produced
1984 - Present
Market
Japan
Rarity
Common
Notes
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Exclusive for the Japanese market
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Aged around 2 years longer than Special Reserve (Green)
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50ml bottle was Japan only and has been discontinued.
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Distinctive neck label with Japanese writing saying "whiskey"
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