"If you are looking for this level of quality, this is truly the only choice left." An overwhelming finish that makes professionals groan in admiration

Among the 83 tiers of liquor shelves at "bar83rd," a hidden-away bar in Bashamichi, Yokohama, "Blanton's Gold" radiates a particularly dignified presence.

The other day, we received a request from a customer who visited us saying, "I'd like to try a small taste," so we cut the parafilm on the bottle for the first time in a while and took a sip. To sum it up, Blanton's Gold is undeniably exceptional in flavor. Ever since the renowned "I.W. Harper 12 Year" was discontinued, if one seeks that caliber of beautifully refined finish in a bourbon, it possesses an incomparable quality that makes you feel, "I suppose there is simply nothing else like this left."

Profile of Blanton's Gold: A chosen "single barrel" emitting a sublime aroma

"Blanton's" is known as the pioneer of "single barrel bourbon," wherein bottling is performed from only a single barrel rather than blending raw spirits from multiple casks. Within the warehouses at the Kentucky distillery, the master distiller conducts rigorous tastings, and only barrels judged to have reached their peak of maturation are selected.

Among them, this "Gold" is a supreme masterpiece bottled at an alcohol strength closer to cask strength (approximately 51.5% ABV / 103 proof). Poured into a glass, a sublime and powerful aroma rises, and upon taking a sip, a rich body and deep flavors overlap in layers and wash over the palate. As indicated by the iconic cap adorned with a "Kentucky Derby thoroughbred and jockey" on the stopper, it possesses the distinct dignity reminiscent of a champion in the bourbon world.

Granting customers' desire to "try drinking it" at a hidden retreat in Kannai, Yokohama

To ensure you can enjoy the sublime aroma emitted by this Blanton's Gold down to the very last drop without any cloudiness, our establishment maintains a strictly smoke-free interior.

We at "bar83rd" are a small hidden retreat in Kannai, Yokohama, equipped with a rooftop terrace offering a panoramic view of the Minato-mirai nightscape and spacious sofa seating. The "membership-based preferential system" we have introduced is by no means intended to be exclusionary. Precisely because we are a small establishment, it is a system designed to fulfill customers' whims—such as wanting a quick taste, as was the case this time—to the maximum extent possible, and to propose the ultimate drink tailored to each individual.

On a night when you want to savor high-quality bourbon slowly, or as a reward for yourself. While feeling the night breeze of Yokohama, why not taste an incomparable single barrel that even makes professionals groan? We await your special time together with the ultimate glass.