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!
Single Barrel
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
50ml
375ml
700ml
750ml
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 1995
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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 with select US distribution and Japan.
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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
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Straight From The Barrel (SFTB)
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
Barrel Proof Varies
700ml
750ml
2002-Present
Market
Domestic & International
Rarity
Common
Notes:
Silver
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
98
700ml
750ml
?-2009
Market
International
Rarity
Rare
Notes:
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Widely stated to have been discontinued in 2009 but some sources say 2011
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700ml most common. 750ml confirmed in Japan.
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Gold
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
103
700ml
750ml
1993-Present
Market
Domestic & International
Rarity
Common
Notes:
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Japan received Gold starting in 1993
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Aged a minimum of 6 years
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750ml bottle is less common
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USA limited release began Summer 2020
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"Takara" Gold
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
103
750ml
?-Present
Market
Japan
Rarity
Uncommon
Notes:
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Exclusive to the Japanese market and 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
"Takara" Black
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
80
50ml
750ml
1994-Present
Market
Japan
Rarity
Uncommon
Notes:
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Exclusive for the Japanese market and aged around 2 years longer than Special Reserve (Green)
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50ml bottle was Japan only and has been discontinued. 2 varieties of this bottle exist.
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Distinctive neck label with Japanese writing
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"Takara" Red
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
93
50ml
750ml
1991-Present
Market
Japan
Rarity
Uncommon
Notes:
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Exclusive for the Japanese market. Same 93 proof as original single barrel but aged an additional 2 years
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Distinctive neck label with Japanese writing
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Commonly sold in red box
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Label is cream colored
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It is unknown if the Japan 50ml bottle has the standard 6 year or Takara red 8 year juice.
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Special Reserve
(Green Label)
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
80
50ml
700ml
750ml
?-Present
Market
International
Rarity
Uncommon
Notes:
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50ml discontinued
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700ml is most common
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750ml confirmed to exist in Japan
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Special Reserve
(Red Label)
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
80
500ml
750ml
?-?
Market
Korea
Rarity
Rare+
Notes:
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Discontinued
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Possibly Korea only
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Same as "Green" but with a dark red/brownish label
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Buffalo Trace has one in their display case
Special Reserve
(Standard Label)
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
80
50ml
500ml
?-?
Market
Korea
Rarity
Rare+
Notes:
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Discontinued
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Possibly Korea only
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Rare 500ml size
80 Proof
No "Special Reserve" on neck label
Proof
Size(s)
Produced
80
700ml
?
Market
International
Rarity
Rare+
Notes:
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Discontinued
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Unknown international markets, likely Europe
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Appears to be a special reserve but did not receive the special reserve neck label. Probably an early version of Special Reserve before they branded it and created the green label