This listing is the complete 8-bottle set of Blanton's Special Reserve Red Label — one bottle for each of the eight stopper designs spelling B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, with the horse and jockey poses depicting every stage of a horse race from gate to finish line.
Blanton's Special Reserve Red Label is the Japanese export expression of the world's first single barrel bourbon — bottled at 80 proof in a 700ml format, produced through Takara Shuzo for the Japanese and international export market. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel selected from the center-cut of Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace Distillery, using the same high-rye Mash Bill #2 as Blanton's Original.
The eight stopper designs are the defining collector element of the Blanton's lineup. Each stopper carries a single letter — B, L, A, N, T, O, N, S — topped with a racehorse and jockey in a different pose. The eight poses depict a complete horse race in sequence: gate, early stretch, mid-race, turn, stretch run, and finish. Completing the full set has driven collector demand for Blanton's expressions for decades. This listing delivers the complete set in a single purchase, eliminating the hunt for individual stoppers.
About Blanton's Special Reserve Red Label
Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 700ml format for the Japanese export market. Lighter in proof than Blanton's Original (93 proof) and Green Label (also 80 proof), the Red Label is distinguished by its export market positioning and the distinctive red label design. Like all Blanton's expressions, each bottle is a single barrel selection from Warehouse H, hand-dipped wax seal, and carries the specific barrel number and warehouse on the label.
Specs
Expression: Blanton's Special Reserve Red Label. Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Mashbill: High-rye Mash Bill #2. Proof: 80 (40% ABV). Size: 700ml x 8 bottles. Market: Japanese export. Stoppers: Complete B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What bourbon has a horse on top?
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon — all expressions in the Blanton's lineup feature the iconic racehorse and jockey stopper. There are eight different stopper designs, each marked with a letter spelling B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, with the horse and jockey in a different pose depicting a stage of a horse race. The stopper program began in 1999 and has made Blanton's the most recognizable collector bourbon in the world.
What is the complete Blanton's horse stopper set?
Eight bottles — one for each letter of B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S — with the horse and jockey stoppers arranged in order depicting a full horse race from gate to finish line. Collectors seek all eight to complete the sequence. This listing provides the full set of Blanton's Special Reserve Red Label in a single purchase.
What is Blanton's Special Reserve Red Label?
The Japanese export expression of Blanton's — single barrel, 80 proof, 700ml, produced through Takara Shuzo for the Japanese and international export market. Not part of Buffalo Trace's domestic US distribution. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel from Warehouse H using the same high-rye Mash Bill #2 as Blanton's Original.
How does the Red Label differ from Blanton's Original?
Both are single barrel bourbons from the same Warehouse H barrels and Mash Bill #2. Original is 93 proof in a 750ml bottle for the US domestic market. Red Label is 80 proof in a 700ml bottle for the Japanese export market — lighter and more approachable, primarily sought in the US as a collector expression rather than an everyday pour.
Please note: Due to Blanton's wax seal design, minor cracking or seepage may occur during transit. We will provide resolution options if this occurs and shipping protection has been purchased. Please be advised replacements/exchanges will not be offered. Boxes or bags may or may not be included.
