{"product_id":"blantons-takara-red-japan-edition","title":"Blanton's Takara Red Japan Edition 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan-market Blanton's release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml · 46.5% ABV \/ 93 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-barrel Kentucky bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentically sourced in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational delivery with tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Seek Blanton's Takara Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Bottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky straight bourbon whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5% ABV \/ 93 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBarrel 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.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla custard and ripe banana, followed by dried cherry and gently toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and medium-full bodied, with rich toffee, honeyed corn, dark stone fruit, subtle mint and charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweet and warming, with lingering caramel, fruit, spice and integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTakara Red vs Black vs Original vs Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpression\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakara Red Japan Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5% \/ 93 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, balanced and fruit-forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan-edition collectors and classic-strength drinkers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bottleofjapan.com\/products\/blantons-black-japan-edition\" title=\"Blanton's Black Label Japan Edition 750ml\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Label Japan Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% \/ 80 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGentler, lighter and easy-drinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower-proof drinkers and Japan-edition collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanton's Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5% \/ 93 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Blanton's profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinkers seeking the standard expression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakara Gold Japan Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.5% \/ 103 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore powerful and oak-driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher-proof drinkers and premium-edition collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakara 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle, Label, Box and Horse Stopper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInternational Shipping, Duties and Import Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blanton's Takara Red exclusive to Japan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is produced for the Japanese market and is not a regular United States retail release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Takara Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors commonly use “Takara Red,” “Blanton's Red” and “Japanese Red Edition” to identify this Japanese-market expression and its red presentation packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Takara Red differ from Blanton's Black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakara 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from Blanton's Original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bottle authentic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is sourced in Japan. Product photographs show the bottle, label and packaging details for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose a specific horse-stopper letter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetters depend on available stock and are not guaranteed unless confirmed with us before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a presentation box included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the current product photographs as the primary reference and contact us before ordering if box inclusion or condition is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre customs duties included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless checkout explicitly states otherwise, destination-country duties, taxes and import charges are not included and remain the buyer's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased this Japanese-market single barrel from us? 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