{"title":"Birthday Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Their Birthday Unforgettable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate another trip around the sun with exceptional spirits from Wooden Cork. 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Casa Dragones — a small batch blend of silver and extra añejo tequila from Casa Dragones in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, founded by Bertha González Nieves — the world’s first female Maestra Tequilera certified by the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasa Dragones was established in 2009 with a specific mission: to produce ultra-premium artisan tequila focused on sipping rather than mixing, in small batches that allow each release to maintain exceptional consistency. The Joven — Spanish for ‘young’ — blends the fresh, agave-forward character of unaged silver tequila with the rounded complexity of extra añejo in a proprietary ratio that produces the signature smooth, sweet, and complex profile that made Casa Dragones internationally recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tequila is double-distilled in small stainless steel pot stills rather than the stainless column stills used in most commercial tequila production, retaining more agave character and producing the silky, clean texture that defines the house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casa Dragones, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico (est. 2009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, highland Jalisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven Tequila — silver + extra añejo blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small stainless steel pot stills, double distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Bertha González Nieves?\u003c\/strong\u003e The co-founder of Casa Dragones and the world’s first female Maestra Tequilera certified by the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila. 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A handcrafted ceramic decanter with 24k gold, platinum, and obsidian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClase Azul Ultra is the rarest expression in the Clase Azul portfolio — a bottle that takes two weeks to produce by hand before a single drop of tequila goes into it. The decanter is adorned with a 24k gold label, platinum accents, a sterling silver medallion, and an obsidian volcanic glass top. It is, by any measure, one of the most extraordinary objects in the spirits world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside is equally serious. Double distilled from 100% Tequilana Weber Blue Agave, then aged for a minimum of five years in hand-selected Sherry Oak casks. 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Sourced from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco — where altitude, volcanic soil, and cooler temperatures produce agave with greater sugar concentration and more complex flavor than lowland agave — the tequila is aged 8 months in American white oak. The aging period is deliberately calibrated: long enough to add vanilla, caramel, and gentle wood spice, but not so long that the agave's natural fruity and floral brightness is obscured. The result is one of the most balanced reposado expressions at any price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach ceramic decanter is hand-painted by artisans in Santa María Canchesda, Guerrero — making every Clase Azul Reposado bottle individually unique. The ceramic stopper, the hand-applied paint, and the artisan finish mean no two bottles are exactly alike. The decanter is widely repurposed as a decorative vessel after the tequila is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Fresh highland agave, vanilla, light caramel, and floral citrus with subtle oak. Palate: Smooth and well-balanced — agave sweetness, vanilla, light cinnamon, and gentle wood spice from 8 months of oak aging. The highland agave character remains the dominant note throughout. Finish: Clean and medium-long with warm spice and a light, satisfying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Clase Azul, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico. Agave: 100% Blue Weber, highland Jalisco. Style: Reposado Tequila. Aging: 8 months in American white oak. Presentation: Hand-painted artisan ceramic decanter. Proof: 80 (40% ABV). 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The Reposado prioritizes balance and freshness; the Añejo prioritizes depth and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Clase Azul bottle made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic decanter is hand-painted ceramic, produced by artisans in Santa María Canchesda, Guerrero, Mexico. Each bottle is individually painted, meaning no two are exactly alike. The ceramic stopper and hand-applied artisan finish make it one of the most collectible bottle designs in spirits — widely kept and repurposed as a decorative vessel after the tequila is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Clase Azul Reposado online?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden Cork carries Clase Azul Reposado with fast nationwide shipping. 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Johnnie Walker — the apex of the Johnnie Walker standard range, blending whiskies drawn only from the rarest barrels — those that meet the ‘one in ten thousand casks’ quality threshold — including contributions from Scotland’s closed ‘ghost distilleries’ whose remaining stock diminishes with each annual release.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohnnie Walker Blue Label is individually numbered and produced in strictly limited quantities. The ghost distillery component is among its most significant attributes: closed Scotch distilleries like Port Ellen, Brora, Rosebank, and Cambus produced whiskies that can never be made again. 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Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft chestnut, spice, vanilla, and fruit; powerful caramel and sweet tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, medium- to full-bodied — cocoa, vanilla, sweet toffee, roasted nut, and leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and complex — white pepper, spice, caramel, dried fruit, and dry oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95.6 (47.8% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pappy-van-winkle\"\u003ePappy Van Winkle collection\u003c\/a\u003e or all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 years — unusually old for a rye, bottled at 95.6 proof. 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The recipe passed through three generations: Pappy Sr., his son Julian Jr., and Julian Van Winkle III, who partnered with Buffalo Trace Distillery in 2002 to continue production using Pappy's original wheated formula. All Van Winkle bourbons have been produced at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky since that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 years and 107 proof, the Family Reserve 15 Year represents the point at which the wheated mashbill begins to show significant barrel integration — the oak has fully merged with the caramel and fruit character rather than competing with it, producing a bourbon of considerable depth and length without sacrificing the softness that defines the wheated recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStitzel-Weller Era Bottlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Reserve 15 Year bottlings from approximately 2002 through 2009 were produced using Stitzel-Weller distillate — whiskey distilled at the original Stitzel-Weller plant before the 2002 transition to Buffalo Trace production. These vintage bottlings carry the character of the original Louisville distillate and are among the most collectible expressions in the entire Van Winkle catalog. Wooden Cork carries a rotating selection of Stitzel-Weller era bottles when available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Elegant caramel, vanilla, dried apricot, and light oak spice. Palate: Rich and full-bodied — toffee, leather, dried cherry, baking spice, and deeply integrated oak at 107 proof. Finish: Long and complex, with evolving spice and wood notes that linger well beyond the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Mashbill: Wheated bourbon recipe. Age: 15 years. Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV). Size: 750ml. 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Produced using the same wheated mashbill Pappy Van Winkle Sr. developed at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, now made at Buffalo Trace under the stewardship of Julian Van Winkle III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 15 Year differ from the 20 and 23 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are wheated bourbons from the same Buffalo Trace mashbill, but the 20 and 23 Year expressions are aged significantly longer and bottled at 90.4 proof rather than the 15 Year's 107 proof. The 15 Year has more intensity and heat from the higher proof; the 20 and 23 Year are softer and more integrated from the extended aging and lower bottling proof. All three are released annually in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a Stitzel-Weller era Pappy 15?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottlings from approximately 2002–2009 used distillate produced at the original Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville before the 2002 transition to Buffalo Trace production. These are considered by collectors to carry the original Pappy character and command significant premiums among serious Van Winkle enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year allocated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all Van Winkle expressions are released once annually through Buffalo Trace's fall allocation program. The 15 Year is one of the most sought-after allocated bourbons in the United States. Wooden Cork receives regular allocations and ships nationwide with adult-signature delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year is one of the most sought-after allocated bourbons in the United States — available through specialty retailers when annual allocation arrives. 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It arrives in a presentation red box appropriate for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, burnished mahogany with extraordinary luminosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinite complexity — crystallized fruit, dried flowers, leather, honey, incense, and wood spice developed over a century of aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A symphony of flavor — fruit, spice, floral notes, and a silky texture that reflects decades of oak contact and expert blending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long — minutes, not seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rémy Martin, established 1724\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Champagne, Cognac, France (100% premier cru)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1,200 eaux-de-vie, aged up to 100 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tierçon oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/remy-martin\"\u003e750ml and 1.75L formats\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Elijah Craig — the ultra-aged single barrel expression from Heaven Hill, presenting 18 years of maturation in new American white oak at a single barrel’s natural proof — the deepest age statement in the standard Elijah Craig lineup and among the oldest ongoing single barrel expressions from any major Kentucky distillery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig is named for the Reverend Elijah Craig, the 18th-century Baptist minister credited by Kentucky tradition with the invention of bourbon whiskey in 1789. 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Each barrel is bottled individually at its natural proof, meaning no two bottles are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural barrel proof, single barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 18-year Kentucky bourbon so rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky’s extreme seasonal temperatures cause high evaporative loss (angels’ share) — typically 3–4% per year. At 18 years, a significant portion of each barrel has evaporated, meaning fewer bottles per barrel and substantially higher per-bottle cost. Most distilleries can’t afford to hold stock this long without exceptional demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 18 Year compare to the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof is released three times annually at various ages (typically 9–12 years) and cask strengths. 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While we will provide resolution options if this occurs, please be advised replacements\/exchanges will not be offered***\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Hill Farms Single Barrel is a bottled-in-bond Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace — aged about 8 years in a single new charred American oak barrel at 100 proof, from a high-rye mash bill that lends spice alongside its sweet notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for a stretch of rich farmland along the Kentucky River, near Buffalo Trace Distillery, whose limestone waters give the bourbon its distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted nuts, fruit, chocolate, and marshmallow with a hint of tobacco and caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and smooth with lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Barrel, Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock Hill Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33948281208968,"sku":"080244006839","price":419.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/Image_Editor_1_cbc9dd2a-572b-480d-9e9d-226a92d87f87.png?v=1720233818"},{"product_id":"blantons-gold-label-foreign-edition","title":"Blanton's Gold Label","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanton's Gold Label Foreign Edition is the 700ml international export format of Blanton's Gold — the same single barrel, 103-proof bourbon from Warehouse H at Buffalo Trace, in the format produced for European and international retail markets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon inside is a single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon drawn from the center-cut of Warehouse H, bottled at 103 proof (51.5% ABV) from Buffalo Trace's high-rye Mash Bill #2. The difference is purely format — the 700ml bottle is the standard international measure used across European markets, while the US domestic release is 750ml. Both carry the same Gold Label designation and the eight collectible racehorse stopper designs spelling B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Label is a step up from Blanton's Original in proof and intensity — 103 proof vs 93 proof — amplifying the rye spice, charred oak, tobacco, and dark fruit character of the mashbill. The foreign edition is available through specialty retailers with international import access and is sought by US collectors who prefer the 700ml format or are building complete sets across the international expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Spicy rye and tobacco with caramel, honey, dark fruit, and citrus. Palate: Rich and bold at 103 proof — rye spice, charred oak, tobacco, honey, and vanilla with more intensity than the Original. Finish: Long and harmonious — warm spice and oak tapering into caramel sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Mashbill: High-rye Mash Bill #2. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottling: Single barrel, hand-selected from Warehouse H. Proof: 103 (51.5% ABV). Size: 700ml. Format: International export edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blantons\"\u003eBlanton's collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including Blanton's Original, Black Edition, Green Label, and Straight from the Barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Blanton's Gold Label Foreign Edition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 700ml international export format of Blanton's Gold — the same 103-proof single barrel bourbon from Warehouse H as the US domestic 750ml release, in the standard European market bottle size. The bourbon is identical; only the format differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the Gold Label 700ml and 750ml?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon is the same — single barrel, 103 proof, high-rye Mash Bill #2, Warehouse H. The 700ml is the international export format produced for European and global markets; the 750ml is the standard US domestic format. Collectors building a complete set of the international expressions often seek the 700ml specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat proof is Blanton's Gold Label?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e103 proof (51.5% ABV) — 10 proof points higher than Blanton's Original's 93 proof. This amplifies the rye spice, charred oak, and dark fruit character of Mash Bill #2 more than the Original's lower bottling proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Blanton's Gold differ from Blanton's Original?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are single barrel bourbons from the same Warehouse H center-cut barrels and high-rye Mash Bill #2. Gold is bottled at 103 proof vs Original's 93 proof — bolder, spicier, and more oak-forward. The Original is more approachable; the Gold is for drinkers who want more intensity from the same DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Blanton's Gold Label allocated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — distributed through Buffalo Trace's allocation system. The foreign edition is additionally limited by import availability. Wooden Cork ships nationwide when stock is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePlease note: Due to Blanton’s hand-dipped wax seal design, minor cracking or seepage may occur during transit. This is a known characteristic of the packaging rather than a product defect. Shipping protection is strongly recommended. 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