Blanton's Black Label Special Reserve Full Complete Horse Collection - 8 Bottles

The complete set of 8 Blanton's Black Label Special Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon bottles — each stopper a different letter spelling B-L-A-N-T-O-N'-S, with the horse and jockey figurines showing 8 scenes of a horse race from starting gate to finish line.

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon was created in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee as the world's first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon. The iconic horse-and-jockey stopper — introduced with the original release — became one of the most recognized collectible elements in American spirits. There are eight different stopper designs, each with a different letter molded into it. Placed in order spelling "B L A N T O N ' S", the horse and jockey poses display eight sequential scenes of a thoroughbred race from standing at the gate to crossing the finish line in triumph.

Blanton's Black Label Special Reserve is the international market expression produced for exceptional smoothness and a clean finish. Made with a sour mash of corn, rye, and malted barley before maturing in American White Oak casks in Warehouse H — the only metal-clad warehouse at Buffalo Trace, commissioned by Colonel Albert B. Blanton. The Black Label is bottled at 80 proof, making it the smoothest and most approachable expression in the Blanton's lineup. A complete 8-bottle set represents all possible stoppers — a finished collection in the most literal sense.

Please read before purchasing: Due to Blanton's wax seal design, there is potential for leakage during transit. Resolution options are available if shipping protection is purchased, but replacements and exchanges are not offered. Bags are not included.

Tasting Notes (Blanton's Black Label)

• Nose: Powerful and dry with honey, rye, dried fruits, vanilla, and chocolate.
• Palate: Full and rich — apricot, butter, pepper, honey, and oak.
• Finish: Long — toffee apples developing to pecan and caramel.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Sour Mash
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
• Warehouse: Warehouse H
• Set: 8 bottles, complete horse set (all 8 stopper letters)
• Size: 750ml each

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the 8 letters and what do the stopper scenes show? The eight stoppers spell B-L-A-N-T-O-N-'-S, with each horse and jockey figurine in a different pose representing sequential moments in a thoroughbred race. When arranged in order, they tell the complete story of a race from the starting gate through the finish line victory.
• How does Black Label differ from Blanton's Original? The Original Single Barrel is 93 proof, chill filtered, and the standard U.S. expression. Black Label Special Reserve is 80 proof, produced for international markets, and designed for maximum smoothness. Both use the same Warehouse H, high-rye Buffalo Trace mash bill, single barrel production standard.
• Why is collecting a complete 8-bottle set difficult? Each Blanton's bottle contains a randomly assigned stopper letter. Getting all 8 in a complete set requires either purchasing many individual bottles (with no guarantee of distribution) or finding a retailer who has assembled a complete set. Complete sets are substantially harder to source than individual bottles.
• Is this set available with individual boxes and bags? Bags are not included with this set. The bottles themselves are complete with their original wax seals and stoppers.