{"product_id":"blantons-gold-takara-750ml","title":"Blantons Gold Takara 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanton’s Gold Takara Japanese Edition – 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton’s Gold Takara Japanese Edition is one of the most sought-after international expressions in the Blanton’s lineup. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and selected for the Japanese market, this single barrel bourbon combines the richer, higher-proof character of Blanton’s Gold with the exclusivity and additional maturation associated with the Takara release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e103 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Blanton’s Gold delivers substantially more intensity than the standard Original Single Barrel. The nose opens with \u003cstrong\u003espicy rye, tobacco, caramel, honey, dark fruit, and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, those flavors deepen into layers of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla, charred oak, rich caramel, baking spice, honey, and dark fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing exceptionally long with lingering oak, rye spice, and sweetness. Blanton’s officially describes Gold Edition as a 51.5% ABV expression built around rye, tobacco, honey, charred oak, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Blanton’s expressions, the whiskey is drawn one barrel at a time from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse H\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose metal construction creates distinctive temperature fluctuations during maturation. Blanton’s traces its single-barrel tradition to Elmer T. Lee’s 1984 release, inspired by Colonel Albert B. Blanton’s practice of selecting individual barrels from Warehouse H for special guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takara Gold edition is commonly reported as receiving \u003cstrong\u003eextended aging of at least eight years\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it additional oak depth and maturity compared with standard Gold releases. It is also distinguished by its Japanese-market presentation, including the recognizable gold packaging and dark red wax surrounding the stopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Blanton’s collectors, Takara Gold represents one of the most desirable pieces of the Japanese export lineup—combining \u003cstrong\u003esingle-barrel individuality, higher proof, extended maturation, and Japan-exclusive collectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an especially compelling bottle for enthusiasts who enjoy the familiar Blanton’s profile but want considerably more richness, structure, and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103 Proof\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Age Stated; commonly reported as aged at least 8 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Barrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouse H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Export \/ Takara Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States — Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFulfilled from California\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49107739967710,"sku":"VWS_200422726","price":298.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9130\/0574\/files\/Blanton_s_Single_Barrel_Takara_Gold_750mL_1_1024x1024_6bd72ec0-f67a-45e7-9839-da162de71dab.webp?v=1790292305","url":"https:\/\/bottlebattalion.com\/products\/blantons-gold-takara-750ml","provider":"North Coast Battalion Bottle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}