Blanton's Takara Red Japan Edition 750ml
- Japan-market Blanton's release
- 750ml · 46.5% ABV / 93 proof
- Single-barrel Kentucky bourbon
- Authentically sourced in Japan
- International delivery with tracking
Why Collectors Seek Blanton's Takara Red
Blanton's Takara Red Japan Edition is a Japanese-market single-barrel bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Sometimes described simply as “Blanton's Red” or the “Japanese Red Edition,” it combines the familiar 46.5% ABV (93 proof) strength of Blanton's Original with distinctive Japan-market packaging and limited regular availability outside Japan.
The Japanese label, signature horse-and-jockey stopper and stronger profile relative to Blanton's Black make Takara Red especially appealing to collectors who want a bottle that is both display-worthy and suited to serious bourbon tasting.
Official Bottle Specifications
| Producer | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Category | Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey |
| Release market | Japan |
| Format | Single barrel |
| Strength | 46.5% ABV / 93 proof |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country of origin | United States |
Barrel number, dump date, warehouse information and stopper letter are specific to the bottle supplied. Refer to the product images or contact us if a particular detail is important to your purchase.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, vanilla custard and ripe banana, followed by dried cherry and gently toasted oak.
Palate: Silky and medium-full bodied, with rich toffee, honeyed corn, dark stone fruit, subtle mint and charred oak.
Finish: Long, sweet and warming, with lingering caramel, fruit, spice and integrated oak.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to explore the barrel's individual character. Natural flavor variation between barrels is part of the single-barrel experience.
Takara Red vs Black vs Original vs Gold
| Expression | Strength | Character | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takara Red Japan Edition | 46.5% / 93 proof | Rich, balanced and fruit-forward | Japan-edition collectors and classic-strength drinkers |
| Black Label Japan Edition | 40% / 80 proof | Gentler, lighter and easy-drinking | Lower-proof drinkers and Japan-edition collectors |
| Blanton's Original | 46.5% / 93 proof | Classic Blanton's profile | Drinkers seeking the standard expression |
| Takara Gold Japan Edition | 51.5% / 103 proof | More powerful and oak-driven | Higher-proof drinkers and premium-edition collectors |
Takara Red occupies a compelling middle ground: the approachable 93-proof strength familiar to Original drinkers, paired with the identity and collectability of a Japanese-market release.
Bottle, Label, Box and Horse Stopper
This listing is for an authentic 750ml bottle sourced in Japan. Blanton's bottles feature the signature horse-and-jockey stopper. Stopper letter, barrel details and minor packaging characteristics vary from bottle to bottle. Review all current product images carefully. If presentation-box inclusion or exact cosmetic condition is important, contact us before ordering for confirmation of the bottle that will be supplied.
International Shipping, Duties and Import Restrictions
Orders are dispatched from Japan with tracking where service is available. Delivery time, shipping cost, alcohol-import eligibility, customs duties and local taxes vary by destination. Buyers are responsible for confirming that spirits may be legally imported and received in their country or state and for paying duties or taxes assessed on arrival. Orders may only be placed by customers of legal drinking age. Review our current shipping policy and the delivery estimate shown at checkout before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blanton's Takara Red exclusive to Japan?
It is produced for the Japanese market and is not a regular United States retail release.
Why is it called Takara Red?
Collectors commonly use “Takara Red,” “Blanton's Red” and “Japanese Red Edition” to identify this Japanese-market expression and its red presentation packaging.
How does Takara Red differ from Blanton's Black?
Takara Red is bottled at 46.5% ABV / 93 proof, while Black is bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof. Red generally offers a fuller and more robust tasting experience; Black emphasizes a lighter, gentler profile.
How does it differ from Blanton's Original?
Both are bottled at 46.5% ABV / 93 proof, but Takara Red is a Japanese-market release with distinct packaging and collector interest. Because both are single-barrel bourbons, individual barrel character also varies.
Is the bottle authentic?
The bottle is sourced in Japan. Product photographs show the bottle, label and packaging details for this listing.
Can I choose a specific horse-stopper letter?
Letters depend on available stock and are not guaranteed unless confirmed with us before purchase.
Is a presentation box included?
Use the current product photographs as the primary reference and contact us before ordering if box inclusion or condition is essential.
Are customs duties included?
Unless checkout explicitly states otherwise, destination-country duties, taxes and import charges are not included and remain the buyer's responsibility.
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