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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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An essential component of Nikka's house blends, released here in its pure single grain form for those curious about what sits underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, rich vanilla, caramel, and coconut — the Coffey still's fruity character at full expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic and silky — tropical fruit, vanilla sweetness, and a creamy, full-textured body that the Coffey still specifically produces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth, and richly fruity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyagikyo Distillery, Nikka Whisky, Sendai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Grain Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffey still (continuous still, traditional design 1831)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 Proof)\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=\"\/collections\/japanese-foreign\"\u003eJapanese whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a Coffey still and why does it matter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Coffey still is a traditional continuous still design patented by Aeneas Coffey in 1831 — one of the first practical column stills. 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The pot still distillate is then blended with column still whiskey before bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Woodford Reserve the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby?\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve has been the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby since 1999 — a natural fit given both the brand and the race are rooted in Kentucky heritage. The Mint Julep served at Churchill Downs uses a related Brown-Forman expression, but Woodford Reserve is the official bourbon of the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Woodford Reserve good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the rounded, fruit-forward profile holds up well in Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, and is particularly well suited to the Mint Julep. 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Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31421838033032,"sku":"080244007737","price":229.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/Elmer-T.-Lee.jpg?v=1699066727"},{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-double-oaked-bourbon","title":"Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Double Oaked — Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey matured through an innovative two-barrel process: first in a standard charred new oak barrel, then finished in a second barrel that is deeply toasted before a light charring — extracting additional layers of soft, sweet oak character that elevate the flagship Woodford profile into something richer, darker, and more complex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Double Oaked launched in 2012, finishing bourbon in a second new oak barrel was almost unheard of. The innovation proved decisive: where the standard Distiller's Select delivers a rounded, approachable profile, Double Oaked amplifies the sweetness and oak depth dramatically. The second barrel's heavy toast and light char produce caramelized wood sugars that feed through into the whiskey, producing a deep amber color and a palate with significantly more vanilla, dark fruit, and chocolate character than the original expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting from the same 72\/18\/10 mash bill as the Distiller's Select, Double Oaked diverges entirely through its secondary maturation. The result is the most widely available expression in the Woodford lineup that consistently delivers a richness and complexity more associated with barrel-finished whiskeys at a higher price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey, chocolate, marzipan, and toasted oak; deep and full with the sweet oak character of the secondary barrel evident immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied vanilla, dark caramel, hazelnut, apple, dark berries, and warming spice; chocolate-covered cherries, toasted nuts, and a Werther's caramel sweetness with hints of leather and tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and creamy with lingering honeyed apple and gentle oak tannin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Double Oaked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two separate charred oak barrels — second barrel deeply toasted, lightly charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.2% (90.4 Proof)\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=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/woodford-reserve\"\u003eWoodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Double Oaked and standard Woodford Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same mash bill and distillery, but Double Oaked spends time in a second heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel after its initial aging. The secondary barrel dramatically amplifies the sweetness, dark fruit, chocolate, and vanilla character of the whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Double Oaked the same as Double Double Oaked?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Double Oaked is the standard two-barrel expression; Double Double Oaked adds a third and fourth barrel to the process, further concentrating the oak sweetness and richness. Double Oaked is widely available; Double Double Oaked is a limited annual release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Double Oaked?\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Oaked is a natural neat or on-the-rocks pour given its richness. 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Lee at Buffalo Trace Distillery, making it the first commercially released single barrel bourbon in American history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Bacon Blanton joined the Old Fire Copper Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky at age 16 in 1897 and eventually became its superintendent. During his tenure he identified a specific section of Warehouse H — the center-cut floors, where temperature cycling is most consistent — as ideal for producing exceptional bourbon. He reserved barrels from this section for his personal use and for dignitaries and ambassadors visiting the distillery. When Elmer T. Lee bottled the first commercial single barrel release in 1984, he drew from that same section of Warehouse H, naming the expression after Blanton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle of Blanton's Original is drawn from a single barrel — no blending, no mingling — selected by hand from the center-cut of Warehouse H and bottled at 93 proof. The barrel number and warehouse are printed on each bottle, and the hand-dipped red wax seal carries one of eight stopper designs, each featuring a racehorse and jockey in a different pose. Collect all eight to spell B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, with the horse and jockey poses depicting a complete race from gate to finish line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Creamy vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch with baking spice — nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. Palate: Sweet citrus, dried fruit, honey, and corn with a firm rye backbone and rich oak integration. Finish: Medium-long with returning corn, nutmeg, and warm spice. Bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\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: 93 (46.5% ABV). Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blantons\"\u003eBlanton's collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including Blanton's Gold, Black, Straight from the Barrel, and rare Japanese market expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Blanton's Original a single barrel bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is drawn from one individual barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. The specific barrel number and warehouse are printed on the label, meaning no two bottles are identical — proof, color, and subtle flavor variation exists between barrels. Blanton's Original was the first bourbon marketed this way, establishing the standard every single barrel program since has followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the stopper on Blanton's bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle carries a hand-dipped red wax seal topped with one of eight different stopper designs — each letter of B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S with a racehorse and jockey in a different pose. Collected in order, the eight stoppers depict a complete horse race from gate to finish line. Collectors actively seek specific letters to complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Blanton's Original differ from Blanton's Straight from the Barrel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's Original is bottled at a consistent 93 proof with the same water-addition process as most standard releases. Straight from the Barrel (SFTB) is bottled at natural cask strength — uncut and unfiltered — at whatever proof the individual barrel reached after aging, typically ranging from 120 to 140 proof. SFTB is released primarily for the Japanese market and carries significantly more intensity and barrel concentration than the Original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is Blanton's bourbon made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States, in operation since 1773. 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The port barrel finishing program was his defining creative decision: after selecting quality Kentucky straight bourbon as the base, Henderson identified port wine barrels as the finishing vessel that adds the most complex and complementary character to bourbon's existing vanilla, caramel, and oak framework — the berry fruit, tannin structure, and wine-like sweetness of port enriching the bourbon without obscuring it. The name refers to the angel's share — the portion of barrel-aging whiskey that evaporates into the heavens — reframed as something the angels themselves envy. Henderson passed away before the brand became the phenomenon it is today, but his fingerprint is in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe berry fruits, candied tangerine, light toffee, and maple syrup — the port barrel contribution balanced with classic bourbon character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richly textured and silky — the berry and wine-influenced sweetness of the port finish integrating with the bourbon's vanilla and caramel foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and well-rounded with lingering maple and fruit warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angel's Envy, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Wine Barrel Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby port wine barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreated by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincoln Henderson, Master Distiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.3% (86.6 Proof)\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=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho is Lincoln Henderson and why does he matter to Angel's Envy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLincoln Henderson was the master distiller at Brown-Forman for decades, responsible for creating Woodford Reserve and overseeing some of Brown-Forman's most celebrated whiskeys. He founded Angel's Envy with his son Wes Henderson in 2011 at the age of 75 — his last major creative project. Henderson passed away in 2013, before the brand reached its current scale, but the port barrel finishing program that defines every bottle of Angel's Envy was his creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who is Lincoln Henderson?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The legendary Brown-Forman master distiller who created Woodford Reserve. He founded Angel's Envy at 75 and designed the port barrel finishing program before his passing in 2013. 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Weller 12 Year is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon aged a minimum of 12 years — far longer than most wheated bourbons — made at Buffalo Trace in homage to the distiller who first used wheat as a secondary grain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter serving in the Louisville Brigade during the Mexican-American War, William Larue Weller returned to his native Kentucky and joined the family distilling business his grandfather Daniel had established in Nelson County in 1800. With a sharp palate and a keen sense for business, in 1849 Weller introduced the first bourbon to use wheat as its secondary grain in place of rye. Wheated bourbons — a style later followed by Pappy Van Winkle and Larceny — carry a softer, gentler, slightly sweeter profile than rye-based bourbons. 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Weller Special Reserve is the original wheated bourbon and the accessible entry point to Buffalo Trace's celebrated Weller line — a Kentucky straight bourbon that swaps rye for wheat as the secondary grain, producing an exceptionally soft, sweet, easy-sipping 90-proof profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for William Larue Weller, the distiller credited with pioneering the use of wheat in place of rye in straight bourbon, Weller Special Reserve carries the same wheated mashbill DNA that made the Weller and Van Winkle names famous. The wheat softens the spice that rye would bring, letting the sweeter caramel, honey, and vanilla notes lead. 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Weller collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Weller a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeller uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain alongside corn. Wheat is softer and less spicy than rye, so the bourbon leans sweeter and rounder — caramel, honey, and vanilla rather than peppery spice. It's the same wheated style that made the Weller and Van Winkle names famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Special Reserve compare to other Wellers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Reserve is the entry expression at 90 proof — the softest and most approachable. Antique 107 is higher proof and more intense, the 12 Year adds age, and Full Proof is bottled at barrel entry strength. Special Reserve is the easiest sipper and the most cocktail-friendly of the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Weller related to Pappy Van Winkle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — both are wheated bourbons produced at Buffalo Trace using a similar wheated mashbill approach, which is why Weller is often described as an accessible introduction to the wheated style the Van Winkle bottles are prized for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Weller a wheated bourbon?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Weller uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain alongside corn. 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The heat-cycling of Michter's aging warehouses artificially warms them in late fall, extending the period of bourbon expansion into the wood beyond what Kentucky's natural seasonal cycle provides. Every batch is vetted by Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe US*1 designation indicates the single barrel program that runs across all of Michter's core expressions — Bourbon, American Whiskey, Sour Mash, and Rye — each produced as individual barrels rather than large blended batches, ensuring a specific character and accountability that mass production cannot match. The US*1 Bourbon is the most widely available Michter's expression and the benchmark against which the aged releases are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex — camphor and concentrated sweetness upfront, with corn and wood smoke flavors underpinned by a hint of rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full-bodied for its proof point, with the heat-cycling's additional wood extraction evident in the caramel depth and spice character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and lingering — wood notes mingling with sweet maple syrup flavors in the clean close that defines the Michter's house character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.7% (91.4 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \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\u003eWhat is Michter's heat-cycling process?\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's artificially warms its warehouses in late fall, extending the period of bourbon expansion into the wood beyond natural seasonal temperatures. The additional extraction cycles produce the deep caramel, wood smoke, and spice character that defines the Michter's house style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does US*1 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e US*1 is Michter's designation for its single barrel small batch program. All core Michter's expressions — Bourbon, American Whiskey, Sour Mash, and Rye — are produced under the US*1 banner, bottled from individual barrels rather than large blended batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Michter's heritage?\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's traces its lineage to a distillery founded in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania in 1753 by John Shenk — recognized as America's first whiskey distillery. The modern operation is based at Fort Nelson Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, under Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does US*1 Bourbon compare to the 10 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The US*1 Bourbon is the everyday expression — rich, full-bodied, and widely available. The 10 Year adds a decade of patient aging and is released only when barrels meet the quality standard. 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The higher proof means more caramel, more oak, more spice — and a bourbon that stands up to ice and mixing without losing its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold caramel, toasted oak, and dark fruit from the 115-proof concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex — caramel, vanilla, and dark spice with the depth that high-proof Whiskey Row production delivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — the 115-proof presence sustaining throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown-Forman, Louisville's Whiskey Row, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiskey Row Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.5% (115 Proof)\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=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat made Old Forester unique during Prohibition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Volstead Act of 1920 closed nearly all American distilleries — but allowed six Kentucky distilleries to continue bottling bourbon for medicinal purposes. 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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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PortWood Finish. The Balvenie — a Speyside single malt aged 21 years before transfer to traditional port wine pipes for a final maturation period, adding the dried cherry, plum, and wine-tannin character of Portuguese port casks to the honeyed, vanilla core that defines Balvenie.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Balvenie remains one of the last Scottish distilleries to maintain its own floor maltings and a team of coopers on site — the cooperage work enabling the precise selection and preparation of the port pipes used in this expression. 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The 2018 edition came in at 124.9 proof, bottled directly from barrels aged no less than 15 years with zero dilution and no chill filtration. What you're getting is the bourbon exactly as it existed in the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 received a 5-star Highest Recommendation from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal and a 96.5 from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, described as one of the whiskeys of the year. At this proof and age, it rewards patience — a few drops of water opens the profile considerably and is how most serious drinkers prefer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, dark amber with exceptional legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush toffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, fudge, and molasses. 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