Chapter 4
Single Barrel
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Chapter 4
Single Barrel
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This Japanese export Blanton, popularly referred to as “Takara” was suspected to be closer to eight years aged in the barrel. Early ‘90s Blanton bottling traded Scott grabbed it off the shelf — a dust covered 1993 Blanton Takara. Also in the glass
- 1993 Blanton Takara — Scott grabbed it off the shelf — a dust covered 1993 Blanton Takara.
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From the book
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This Japanese export Blanton, popularly referred to as “Takara” was suspected to be closer to eight years aged in the barrel. Early ‘90s Blanton bottling traded -
Blanton Single Barrels (1986-1992) essential notes: ’86 – leather chew and dark fruit. ’87 – banana bomb’88 – earth and light fruit ’89 – vanilla bomb and light -
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