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Hendrick's Gin Palace, Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland — the gin that changed the category, made using an absurdly inefficient dual-still process that marries two entirely different spirits before being graced with essences of Bulgarian rose and cucumber.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHendrick's was launched in 1999, conceived by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie at William Grant \u0026amp; Sons' facility in Girvan, Scotland. What makes it genuinely unique is the production process: two stills of completely different design are used simultaneously to create two completely different spirits, which are then blended. The Bennett still — a traditional pot still built in 1860 — produces a rich, intricate spirit with robust botanical character. The Carter Head still — built in 1948, one of only a handful in the world — uses vapor infusion to produce a lighter, more delicate spirit. 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Lighter body than standard anejo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, elegant, medium-length with lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Julio, Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, highland Los Altos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anejo Cristalino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months, American white oak, charcoal-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/don-julio\"\u003eDon Julio lineup\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a cristalino tequila?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCristalino is an anejo or extra anejo tequila that has been charcoal-filtered after aging to remove color. The filtration strips the amber color that oak aging imparts while retaining the vanilla, caramel, and fruit character the wood developed. The result is a clear tequila with the complexity of an aged expression and a lighter, smoother texture than unfiltered anejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Don Julio 70 compare to Don Julio 1942?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are aged expressions but different in character. Don Julio 70 is an 18-month anejo that has been charcoal-filtered — elegant, lighter, and approachable at 35% ABV. Don Julio 1942 is a 2.5-year anejo without filtration — richer, more concentrated, and more oak-forward at 38% ABV. 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The Añejo is 18 months — full oak integration with butterscotch, dark fruit, and deeper caramel. The Añejo is the sipping expression; the Reposado is the cocktail expression. For neat sipping, the Añejo's depth and complexity reward the time it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Don Julio Añejo compare to Don Julio 1942?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Añejo ages 18 months; the 1942 ages a minimum of 2.5 years — 12 additional months of barrel contact that produces more oak concentration, more caramel, and more refined complexity. The Añejo is the premium everyday expression; the 1942 is the prestige occasion expression. 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Don Julio — the most gifted and celebrated premium tequila in America, named for the year Don Julio González founded his first distillery and aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American white oak barrels — nearly twice the legal minimum for añejo tequila.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Julio González planted his first agave fields in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco in 1942 at the age of 17 and went on to revolutionize premium tequila production by introducing the concept of spaced planting — giving each blue agave plant room to grow to full maturity rather than crowding them together for maximum yield. 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As of 2002, Buffalo Trace has produced all Van Winkle bourbons using Pappy's original wheated recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10 Year is bottled at 107 proof with only a small addition of Kentucky limestone water at bottling — closer to barrel proof than most standard releases — producing a bourbon of notable intensity and richness for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Sweet vanilla, caramel, and pecan with warm oak. Palate: Rich and full — robust wheat character, dried cherry, caramel, and well-integrated oak at 107 proof. Finish: Long and warming, with smoky wheat, dried fruit, spice, and oak tannins persisting.\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: 10 years. Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV). 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The 10 Year is the entry point — more widely allocated than the older expressions, bottled at 107 proof rather than the 90.4 proof of the Family Reserve tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the wheated mashbill?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Van Winkle bourbon recipe substitutes wheat for rye as the secondary grain after corn, producing a softer, richer profile with more caramel and dried fruit character than high-rye bourbons. The same wheated mashbill is used across the entire Van Winkle lineup as well as the W.L. Weller and William Larue Weller expressions at Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Old Rip Van Winkle allocated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all Van Winkle expressions are released through Buffalo Trace's annual fall allocation. The 10 Year receives slightly broader distribution than the older Family Reserve expressions but remains limited. 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At 107 proof with no age statement, the Antique 107 delivers concentrated caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla with genuine intensity, without the heat that typically accompanies a high-rye bourbon at similar proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOWA — the common collector abbreviation — is among the most allocated expressions in the Weller lineup alongside Weller 12 Year and Full Proof. It receives regular but limited Buffalo Trace distribution and sells out quickly at primary retail. The 107 proof and the distinctive red label make it immediately recognizable to Weller collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Rich caramel, vanilla, dried apricot, and warm baking spice — the wheated mashbill's sweetness amplified by 107 proof. Palate: Full and concentrated — caramel, toffee, wheat grain softness, and gentle oak with none of the rye heat you'd expect at this proof. Finish: Long and warming with caramel and spice persisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Mashbill: Wheated bourbon recipe. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV). Age: No age statement. Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/w-l-weller\"\u003eW.L. Weller collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including Weller Special Reserve, 12 Year, Full Proof, Single Barrel, and William Larue Weller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is W.L. Weller Antique 107?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 107-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — the highest-proof standard expression in the Weller lineup. Uses the same wheated mashbill as Weller Special Reserve, Weller 12 Year, and Pappy Van Winkle, but bottled at 107 proof without a stated age. Commonly referred to as OWA among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long is Weller Antique 107 aged?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeller Antique 107 carries no age statement, meaning Buffalo Trace does not disclose the specific aging period on the label. It is generally understood to be aged several years in new charred American oak barrels — long enough to develop the concentrated caramel and vanilla character at 107 proof, but without the specific year commitment of Weller 12 Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Weller Antique 107 compare to Weller 12 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same wheated Buffalo Trace mashbill. Weller 12 Year has a 12-year age statement and is bottled at 90 proof — more oak integration, deeper complexity, but lighter in body. Antique 107 has no age statement and is bottled at 107 proof — more intense, more concentrated, and more heat. OWA is the higher-proof expression; Weller 12 is the more aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Weller Antique 107 allocated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all Weller expressions are allocated by Buffalo Trace, with quantities at any retailer determined by the distillery. OWA is among the more consistently available Weller expressions but still sells out quickly at primary retail. Wooden Cork ships nationwide when stock is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is W.L. Weller Antique 107?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A 107-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — the highest-proof standard Weller expression. Same wheated mashbill as Weller Special Reserve and Pappy Van Winkle. 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The Macallan — matured exclusively in sherry-seasoned Spanish and American oak casks for a minimum of 18 years, producing the benchmark Macallan 18-year expression — 92 points Wine Enthusiast — with the signature rich dried fruit, chocolate, and spice profile that defines The Macallan house style at its most developed standard age statement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan’s sherry oak philosophy is defined by its partnership with Jerez cooperages — The Macallan commissions sherry-seasoned casks made specifically for them in Spain, where they are filled with Oloroso sherry before being shipped to Easter Elchies for whisky maturation. This end-to-end cask ownership produces more consistent and intentional sherry character than buying second-hand casks from the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 18 years, the sherry oak program reaches full integration: the distillery’s naturally rich, full-bodied spirit has absorbed 18 years of sherry cask character, producing the dark fruit, chocolate, and warm spice that The Macallan’s collectors expect from the flagship age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, orange peel, ginger, rich oak, chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, warming wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, complex, lingering spice and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Macallan, Easter Elchies, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish and American sherry-seasoned oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does The Macallan commission its sherry casks?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan partners with Jerez cooperages in Spain to have casks made to their specification, filled with Oloroso sherry, and seasoned before shipping to Scotland. This end-to-end ownership produces more consistent sherry character than buying used casks on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Sherry Oak 18 compare to the Double Cask 18?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSherry Oak uses exclusively sherry-seasoned casks for maximum sherry influence. Double Cask uses American and European sherry-seasoned oak together — producing a lighter, more vanilla-influenced profile than the exclusively sherry-cask expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does The Macallan commission its sherry casks?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Jerez cooperages make casks to Macallan's specification, fill them with Oloroso sherry, and season them before shipping to Scotland. 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Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky — the entry to the Willett Family Estate single barrel rye program, a 4-year Kentucky straight rye bottled at cask strength from individually selected barrels, each labeled with the barrel number and bottle count — beautiful layering of brandied cherry over mildly tart cherry on the nose with dark cherry, burnt vanilla, baking spices, and a long spice-forward finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Family Estate label is KBD's commitment to single barrel bottling: every bottle comes from one specific barrel, labeled with its number. No two barrels produce identical whiskey, which is why the tasting notes document the character of the barrel program rather than a single fixed expression. At 4 years, the rye grain's natural spice and fruit character is forward and vibrant — the oak integration is present but the rye's youth still produces the bright cherry and cinnamon notes that make this one of the most distinctive entry-level rye whiskeys available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"purple top\" or \"purple wax\" colloquial name for Family Estate rye refers to the purple wax seal that identifies Willett rye expressions across the single barrel lineup. The wax color is how collectors and retailers visually distinguish rye from bourbon across the KBD single barrel program — purple for rye, red for bourbon. The 4 Year is the most accessible and widely available expression of the Family Estate rye program, and the natural starting point before moving to older age statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful layering of brandied cherry over mildly tart cherry. 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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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Proof: 80 (40% ABV). Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extra-anejo\"\u003eextra añejo expressions\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a cristalino tequila?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cristalino is an añejo (or extra añejo) tequila that has been filtered — typically through activated charcoal — to remove the amber color imparted by barrel aging, while retaining the complex flavors developed during maturation. 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