{"product_id":"blantons-takara-gold-box-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"Blanton's Takara Gold Box Single Barrel Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace rarely keeps its best secrets entirely at home. International markets often win. For years, the Japanese market has enjoyed exclusive access to some of the most coveted bourbons on the planet, courtesy of the Takara Shuzo distribution partnership. This specific Blanton's Gold edition sits right at that fascinating intersection of international exclusivity and Kentucky heritage. It arrives in the signature gold box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at a robust 103 proof, the liquid inside commands attention. The higher alcohol by volume strips away the gentle, crowd-pleasing softness of the standard 93-proof release, replacing it with a muscular depth. It demands your respect. You get the unmistakable character of Buffalo Trace's higher rye mashbill #2, but heavily amplified. The heat remains present, yet it never overwhelms the intricate layers of oak and dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Buffalo Trace's higher-rye Mashbill #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at an elevated 103 proof for a noticeably richer mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in the exclusive Takara Japanese market gold box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouring a glass reveals exactly why enthusiasts obsess over these rare export bottles. The viscosity coats the glass beautifully, hinting at the mature oak influence extracted during its tenure in Warehouse H. It shows immense depth. This isn't just another decorative stopper to chase down; it’s a masterclass in meticulous barrel selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blanton's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42392170397742,"sku":"851115009504","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/0930\/files\/Square_3ca74499-69af-43fc-a1a5-7a2a762293a5.jpg?v=1780293404","url":"https:\/\/dewinespot.co\/products\/blantons-takara-gold-box-single-barrel-bourbon","provider":"De Wine Spot - Rare Spirits \u0026 Curated Wine Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}