{"product_id":"blantons-silver-edition-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"Blanton's Silver Edition Single Barrel Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle barrel. 94 proof. Produced exclusively for the Japanese market — one of Blanton's most sought-after international expressions, never available through standard U.S. retail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlanton's Single Barrel was created in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee as the world's first commercially marketed single barrel bourbon. From the beginning, Blanton's produced market-specific expressions for international markets — recognizing that different audiences had different preferences and that single barrel bourbon offered the flexibility to tailor proof and presentation accordingly. The Silver Edition was developed specifically for the Japanese market, where Blanton's has maintained a loyal following since the brand's earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt 94 proof, the Silver Edition sits between the standard Blanton's Original (93 proof) and the Black Label (40% ABV \/ 80 proof) in intensity. Like all Blanton's expressions, it is aged in Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace — the only metal-clad warehouse at the distillery, which Colonel Albert B. Blanton identified as producing the finest bourbon on the property. The result is a refined, expressive single barrel with the characteristic Blanton's profile elevated by a fractionally higher proof than the Original.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm amber with the characteristic Warehouse H color.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and dry with honey, rye, dried fruits, vanilla, and chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and rich with sharp apricot notes alongside butter, pepper, honey, and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — toffee apples developing to pecan and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouse H\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon selection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Blanton's Silver Edition a Japan exclusive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanton's has produced market-specific expressions since the brand launched in 1984. The Japanese market was one of Blanton's earliest and most enthusiastic international markets — the Silver Edition was developed specifically for Japanese consumer preferences. It is not distributed in the U.S. and reaches American collectors only through specialty importers or secondary channels.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Silver differ from Blanton's Original?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are single barrel, Warehouse H, high-rye Buffalo Trace mash bill bourbons. The Silver is 94 proof vs the Original's 93 — a marginal proof difference. The primary distinction is the market provenance, the label presentation, and the fact that Silver Edition barrels were specifically selected for this expression rather than the Original program.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the different Blanton's expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e The core lineup includes: Original Single Barrel (93 proof, global), Gold (103 proof, international), Black Special Reserve (80 proof, international), Straight From the Barrel (cask strength, international), and Silver (94 proof, Japan). Each is Warehouse H, single barrel, high-rye mash bill — differentiated by proof and market.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNote on the wax seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to Blanton's wax seal design, there is potential for minor wax damage or leakage during transit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is Blanton's Silver Edition a Japan exclusive?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Japan was one of Blanton's earliest international markets. 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