Blanton’s Bourbon 6-Bottle Collection Bundle

Product Description

Blanton’s Bourbon 6-Bottle Collection Bundle, Original, Gold, Straight From The Barrel, Special Reserve, Takara Red and Takara Black, Single Barrel Bourbon

Blanton’s Bourbon 6-Bottle Collection Bundle: Original, Gold, Straight From The Barrel, Special Reserve, Takara Red & Takara Black

This is the whole Blanton’s family on one shelf. The Blanton’s Bourbon 6-Bottle Collection Bundle gathers six expressions of Blanton’s, the single barrel bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, introduced in 1984 as the world’s first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon. Every bottle comes from one barrel of Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (a higher-rye recipe) aged in Warehouse H, the distillery’s only metal-clad warehouse, and each is barrel-numbered and topped with the horse-and-jockey stopper (eight designs, spelling B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S). The set runs from the softest bottle to the strongest, and it pairs the US lineup with international and Japan-only releases that are rarely found together.

What’s in the Set

• Blanton’s Original Single Barrel: The classic. 93 proof (46.5% ABV), balanced, and the reference point for the lineup.
• Blanton’s Gold Edition (700ml): 103 proof (51.5% ABV), richer and more structured than the Original.
• Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel: Uncut, unfiltered barrel proof with no dilution, typically in the 120s to 130s, varying by barrel.
• Blanton’s Special Reserve, Green Label: 80 proof (40% ABV), softer and lighter, released outside the US.
• Blanton’s Takara Red: 93 proof, a Japan-market release.
• Blanton’s Takara Black: 80 proof, a Japan-market release.

(Add each bottle’s size to its line above.)

Tasting Notes

From the brand and reference guides; each barrel differs.

• Original: Nutmeg and spice on the nose, then baking spices, caramel, and oak, finishing with a hint of citrus, red berry, and pepper.
• Gold: Spicy rye, vanilla, and tobacco, with spice, dried fruit, and oak on the palate, and a very long finish of pecan, caramel, and toffee apple.
• Straight From The Barrel: Bold and uncut, with dark chocolate, toasted oak, and burnt sugar.
• Special Reserve: Easy and soft, with citrus, honey, vanilla, and gentle oak.
• Takara Red and Black: Japan-market bottles, reported to be aged about two years longer than the Original, at 93 and 80 proof.

Food Pairings

The caramel, vanilla, and citrus pair well with grilled steak, aged cheddar, and dark chocolate. The lighter bottles also suit pecan pie and roasted nuts.

Serving Suggestions

Taste them in order of proof, starting with the Special Reserve and Takara Black and ending with the Straight From The Barrel, neat, with a few drops of water for the higher-proof bottles. Use a Glencairn glass for each.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s in the set? Original, Gold, Straight From The Barrel, Special Reserve (Green Label), Takara Red, and Takara Black.

Are all six sold in the US? No. Special Reserve, Takara Red, and Takara Black are import releases.

What proofs are included? 80, 80, 93, 93, 103, and barrel proof.

What mash bill does Blanton’s use? Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2, a higher-rye recipe.

How old is Blanton’s? It has no age statement, typically 6 to 8 years.

Is each bottle a single barrel? Yes, so each bottle differs a little.

Is it a good gift? For collectors, yes.

Explore More

Browse our Blanton’s collection, Bundles & Gifts, or Bourbon collection, or see the Blanton’s 4-Pack and Blanton’s Original 3-Pack.

The Quality Liquor Store Guarantee

Quality Liquor Store guarantees the authenticity of every bottle we sell. Some bottles in this set are international and Japan-market releases that are not distributed through US channels, so they are sourced through the secondary market, and each order is carefully inspected and packaged to arrive safely. Shop with confidence knowing your bourbon is in good hands.