{"title":"From The Vault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Vault is Wooden Cork’s collection of ultra-limited and exclusive spirits — small-batch whiskeys, rare agave selections, distillery exclusives, and limited-run releases handpicked for collectors and serious enthusiasts. These are the bottles that sell out the moment they appear, trade above retail on the secondary market, and make the most memorable gifts for milestone occasions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection spans every category where rarity and scarcity drive value: allocated bourbon (Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Blanton’s Straight From The Barrel), ultra-premium tequila (Clase Azul Ultra, Fuenteseca Extra Añejo, Don Julio Real), aged single malt Scotch (Macallan 25, Glenfiddich 50, independent bottler casks), rare cognac (Louis XIII, Hennessy Paradis), and limited Japanese whisky (Karuizawa, Hanyu Card Series). New bottles are added as rare batches and allocations become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare\"\u003erare and allocated bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engraving\"\u003epersonalized engraving\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat kinds of spirits are in From the Vault?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-limited bottlings across every category — cask-strength whiskeys, distillery exclusives, rare mezcal and tequila editions, allocated bourbon releases, and aged single malt expressions released in very small quantities. The common thread is genuine scarcity and collector-tier provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often does From the Vault update?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew items are added as rare batches and allocations become available — the inventory changes frequently and bottles disappear quickly. Signing up for Wooden Cork’s email list is the best way to be notified when new rare bottles arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan From the Vault bottles be engraved?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect expressions are eligible for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engraving\"\u003epersonalized engraving\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the individual product page for availability — not all rare bottles are eligible depending on bottle shape and label area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs From the Vault only whiskey?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the collection spans rare tequilas, mezcals, cognacs, armagnacs, bourbon finished in specialty casks, aged Japanese whisky, and other categories where limited production and high demand create genuine scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What kinds of spirits are in From the Vault?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ultra-limited bottlings across every category — cask-strength whiskeys, distillery exclusives, rare mezcal and tequila, allocated bourbon, and aged single malt expressions in very small quantities.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How often does From the Vault update?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"New items added as rare batches and allocations become available. 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Spring 2019 edition — 13 years in the barrel, bottled in the iconic Bottled-in-Bond decanter series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld Fitzgerald has been one of Kentucky's most storied wheated bourbon labels since the 1800s. Heaven Hill revived it in 2018 as a premium Bottled-in-Bond decanter series — each release a specific distillation season, aged to a specific age, and bottled to the strict legal standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act: 100 proof, minimum four years, single distillery, single distillation season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spring 2019 edition was distilled in September 2005 and bottled in February 2019 — 13 years in Heaven Hill's rickhouses. As a wheated bourbon, it replaces the high-rye grain bill common in most Kentucky bourbons with wheat as the secondary grain, producing a softer, sweeter profile that showcases vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit without the assertive spice of a rye-forward mashbill. 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Old Fitzgerald is Heaven Hill's wheated program — a different distillery, different grain sourcing, and a decanter presentation that makes it one of the most distinctive bottles in the wheated bourbon category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Spring 2019 edition still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stock is limited. Old Fitzgerald BiB releases sell out quickly at retail and command significant premiums on the secondary market. 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It is an annual curation — each year, Master Distiller Brian Nation (and before him, Barry Crockett) selects the finest individual casks from Midleton's extensive warehouses and assembles them into a blend that reflects the best the distillery produced in that vintage year. Every release is different. Every release is limited. And every release carries a numbered certificate of authenticity signed by the Master Distiller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 edition is a benchmark example of what Midleton does at its best: satiny and potent on entry, genuinely complex at the midpalate with sweet grain, paraffin, salted butter, toffee, and honey, and sublimely elegant on the finish. It's a whiskey that rewards slow, attentive drinking — each sip reveals something the last one didn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm golden amber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed grain, vanilla, dried fruit, and a delicate spice. Inviting and nuanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satiny entry — sweet grain, paraffin, salted butter, dry breakfast cereal, toffee, honey, and a subtle sherry note. 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Each vintage year is a distinct expression — the 2018 will never be reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Irish pot still whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish pot still whiskey is a style unique to Ireland, made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley distilled in traditional copper pot stills. It produces a distinctively creamy, spicy character that differs from both Scotch single malt and standard grain whiskey. Midleton Very Rare blends this pot still spirit with aged grain whiskey for its signature profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Midleton Very Rare compare to Redbreast or Green Spot?\u003c\/strong\u003e Redbreast and Green Spot are single pot still Irish whiskeys produced at Midleton — excellent, consistent expressions available year-round. Midleton Very Rare is a curated annual vintage blend of the distillery's finest casks across all styles, selected specifically because they exceeded what went into the standard lineup. It is Midleton's top tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2018 Midleton Very Rare a good investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vintage releases from prestigious distilleries tend to appreciate as the specific vintage becomes unavailable. The 2018 is a finished, numbered release that cannot be restocked. 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Each edition is a curated selection of the finest pot still and grain whiskeys from Midleton's warehouses — casks that were too exceptional to blend into the standard lineup — assembled by the Master Distiller and bottled with a numbered certificate of authenticity bearing their signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 edition was selected by Brian Nation, who served as Master Distiller at Midleton from 2013 to 2021. Each vintage reflects the specific casks that peaked in that particular year — the 2019 will never be reproduced. 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The differences reflect the specific casks that peaked in each year and Brian Nation's palate and selection criteria for that vintage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Irish pot still whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish pot still whiskey is a style unique to Ireland, made from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley distilled in traditional copper pot stills. It produces a creamy, spicy character distinct from Scotch single malt or grain whiskey. Midleton Very Rare blends pot still spirit with aged grain whiskey for its characteristic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Midleton Very Rare a collectable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — annual vintage releases from prestigious distilleries tend to appreciate as specific years become unavailable. Complete verticals of Midleton Very Rare (every vintage since 1984) are among the most prized whiskey collections in the world. 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Barrels produced in spring 2010, bottled in fall 2021. Black label — the hallmark of fall editions. 100 proof wheated bourbon in the diamond decanter inspired by the original 1950s Old Fitzgerald design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released twice a year — Spring and Fall — each edition a specific distillation season aged to a set number of years, bottled to the strict standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act: 100 proof, single distillery, single season, federally bonded warehouse. The fall editions are identifiable by their black label (spring editions carry a white label) — a visual system that has become part of the series' collector language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fall 2021 11 Year is the 8th national release in the series. Barrels produced in spring 2010 were aged for 11 years before bottling in 2021, following Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon mashbill that connects Old Fitzgerald to the same wheat-substituted grain recipe as Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller. The diamond decanter format, introduced with the inaugural Spring 2018 release, remains the series' signature presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with warm golden highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and a soft baked apple note from the wheat grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and approachable — toffee, light spice, vanilla, and a soft wheat sweetness from 11 years of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and satisfying — caramel and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black (fall edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall 2021 — 8th national release in the BiB Decanter Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/old-fitzgerald\"\u003eOld Fitzgerald expressions\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between spring and fall Old Fitzgerald BiB editions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring editions carry a white label; fall editions carry a black label. The designation refers to the season the barrels were distilled — the Fall 2021 contains spring 2010 distillate, aged 11 years. The label color is a collector-facing visual identifier for the edition within the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 11 Year compare to the 9 Year and 13 Year expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three use the same wheated mashbill and BiB standard. The 9 Year is the most approachable entry; the 11 Year adds additional oak complexity; the 13 Year produces deeper fruit and caramel concentration. Each age statement reflects a different barrel cohort rather than the same spirit at different stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the connection between Old Fitzgerald and Pappy Van Winkle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Fitzgerald, Pappy Van Winkle, and W.L. Weller all use a wheated bourbon mashbill — substituting wheat for rye as the secondary grain. Old Fitzgerald's version was first registered in 1884; Pappy Van Winkle's heritage is at Stitzel-Weller, which also produced Old Fitzgerald for decades. The wheated recipe connection makes them part of the same flavor family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Fall 2021 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. BiB Decanter Series releases sell quickly and are not restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 the difference between spring and fall Old Fitzgerald BiB editions?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Spring editions carry a white label; fall editions carry a black label. The Fall 2021 contains spring 2010 distillate aged 11 years. 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Hirsch Reserve begins in 1974, when spirits entrepreneur Adolph Hirsch contracted with Michter's Pot Still Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania — one of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, tracing its lineage to 1753 — to produce a special batch of bourbon. The distillery used a pot still rather than the column stills standard in modern bourbon production, producing a distillate of unusual character. When Michter's closed permanently in 1990 after financial difficulties, the barrels Hirsch had contracted sat aging in Pennsylvania without a home distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon was moved to Kentucky for continued aging and eventually bottled at 16 years old under the A.H. Hirsch Reserve label. What emerged from those pot still barrels after 16 years — distilled using a method essentially extinct in American bourbon production — became one of the most celebrated American whiskeys of all time. The Gold Foil designation is one of the premium presentation variants, distinguishing it from the standard silver capsule bottlings. These bottles are finite: once gone, the 1974 Michter's Pot Still bourbon can never be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich amber with the extraordinary color of 16-year pot still bourbon from 1974.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily complex — dried fruit, leather, beeswax, honey, and a distinctive pot still character found nowhere in modern bourbon production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full-bodied with remarkable integration — caramel, dried fruit, aged oak, and the unique grain character that pot still distillation produces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the longest finishes in American bourbon — evolving through multiple stages before a deeply satisfying, warm close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's Pot Still Distillery, Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania (est. c.1753, closed 1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot still (effectively extinct in American bourbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Foil variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Michter's Pot Still Distillery and how does it relate to today's Michter's brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Michter's Pot Still Distillery in Schaefferstown, PA was one of America's oldest distilleries, tracing to 1753. It closed permanently in 1990. The current Michter's brand in Louisville, Kentucky is a separate company that acquired the Michter's name — it has no production or ownership connection to the Schaefferstown facility. The A.H. Hirsch bourbon was literally distilled at the original Pennsylvania Michter's, not the current Louisville brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is pot still bourbon and why is it different?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard bourbon is distilled in column stills — a continuous process that efficiently strips the wash to high-proof neutral spirit. A pot still is a batch process that distills in round copper vessels, retaining more of the grain's congeners (flavor compounds) in the spirit. Pot still bourbon has a richer, more complex distillate character than column still bourbon. It is essentially extinct in American commercial bourbon production today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Gold Foil designation?\u003c\/strong\u003e A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year was bottled in several presentation variants, including silver capsule and gold foil capsule versions. The gold foil is a premium presentation tier of the same 1974 Schaefferstown pot still bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this bourbon ever be replicated?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The Michter's Pot Still Distillery in Schaefferstown closed in 1990 and was demolished. The specific combination of that distillery's pot still equipment, the 1974 grain crop, and 16 years of aging cannot be reproduced under any circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 the Michter's Pot Still Distillery and how does it relate to today's Michter's brand?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The original Michter's in Schaefferstown, PA traced to 1753 and closed in 1990. The current Louisville Michter's brand acquired the name but has no production connection to the Pennsylvania facility. The A.H. 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The tasting profile — cigar box, tobacco, leather, and aged oak on the nose; bold spice, caramel, and chewy texture on the palate; concentrated brown sugar and molasses cookie on the finish — reflects Heaven Hill's high-rye mashbill at its most mature expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged oak, leather, baking spices, allspice, rye spice, toffee, dark cherries, and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold spice upfront — aged oak, cigar box, tobacco, and leather harmoniously integrated with caramel. 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The Heritage Collection is a new spring companion series — a different expression each year at barrel proof. Together they give Heaven Hill two major annual bourbon release events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the first edition particularly significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e The first edition of any major bourbon series establishes the standard against which future editions are measured. As the inaugural Heritage Collection, the 17 Year First Edition is the founding expression of a new annual series that collectors will track for years to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does barrel proof mean for a 17-year bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 17 years, bourbon loses significant volume to evaporation but the natural proof can vary considerably by barrel. 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At 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV), Batch #12 is in the moderate range of Old Carter proof points — one of the more approachable expressions in their catalog while still delivering the concentrated richness the brand is known for. Non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBatch #12 was released as the brand's collector following was well-established and allocation had tightened considerably from earlier batches. By this point in the lineup, Old Carter was one of the most actively tracked small-batch American whiskey programs among collectors and retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, toffee, toasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, warm baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated — brown sugar, charred barrel, rye spice, oily mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with barrel spice and a sweet, smooth fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Small Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFounders\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark \u0026amp; Sherri Carter (co-creators of Kentucky Owl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProof\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110.8 (55.4% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered, barrel strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Batch #12 fit in the Old Carter lineup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 110.8 proof, Batch #12 is one of the more moderate-proof Old Carter bourbon releases — lower than batches that reach 125+ proof, more accessible neat without requiring water. The lower proof doesn't diminish the richness; it reflects the specific barrel selection for this batch, which tends toward sweetness and smoothness over intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Old Carter choose when to release each batch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Carter doesn't follow a fixed release calendar. Mark and Sherri Carter blend and bottle each batch when they determine the barrels have reached the right profile. This means batch-to-batch gaps can vary — some years produce multiple batches, others fewer. 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Early batches (1-6) are the most collectible due to lower production quantities before the brand gained widespread recognition. Batches 10-16 represent Old Carter at established prestige — still rare, but with the brand's full identity and collector appeal intact. Batch #14 at 117 proof is one of the more approachable proof points in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Old Carter's blending philosophy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike single barrel programs, Old Carter's numbered batches are small blends — typically 3-15 barrels — that Mark and Sherri Carter select and combine when they determine the right flavor profile has been achieved. There is no fixed release calendar; batches are released when ready. This approach produces batch-to-batch variation while maintaining a consistent \"Old Carter character\" of rich, concentrated bourbon with oily body and deep barrel influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 117 proof approachable neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 117 proof is moderate for Old Carter, which ranges from roughly 104 to 134+ across various batches. Most experienced bourbon drinkers enjoy Batch #14 neat with a few minutes of rest in the glass. 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Nearly two decades in Buffalo Trace's Warehouse P — aged on the first floor, where temperature cycling is most pronounced — produces an extraordinary depth of character: antique leather, dried cherry, toffee, baking spice, and a finish that reflects the full weight of 17 years in barrel. The 90 proof bottling is deliberately chosen to let the full range of aged flavors express without the heat of cask strength competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release represents Buffalo Trace's master distiller barrel selection for that year's BTAC allocation — the specific barrels chosen for their character and maturation. With the 2024 and 2025 releases now available, the 2023 has become a back-vintage collectible: a documented year of the program, no longer in primary distribution, and significantly harder to source than the current annual release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Dried fruit, aged oak, leather, and sophisticated complexity from nearly two decades of maturation. Palate: Aged leather, honey sweetness, herbs, and smoke — the mature oak character fully integrated at 90 proof. Finish: Long and dry with oak and dried fruit persisting through a deeply satisfying close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Age: 17 years. Proof: 90 (45% ABV). Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered. Release: 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eagle-rare\"\u003eEagle Rare collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including the 2024 and 2025 BTAC releases and back-vintages from 2007 onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Eagle Rare 17 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon expression of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — released once annually each fall alongside George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, and Sazerac 18 Year Rye. Eagle Rare 17 Year is the longest-aged bourbon in the BTAC and the only expression bottled at a consistent 90 proof rather than natural cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat proof is Eagle Rare 17 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 proof (45% ABV) — unlike the other BTAC expressions which are bottled at natural cask strength, Eagle Rare 17 Year is proofed to a consistent 90 for every annual release. This makes it the most approachable of the five BTAC expressions despite being the longest-aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Eagle Rare 17 Year differ from Eagle Rare 10 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10 Year is the widely distributed standard expression at 90 proof — bright fruit, citrus, and vanilla with a clean finish. The 17 Year is an annual BTAC release aged seven additional years, producing aged leather, dried cherry, deep oak, and a far more complex and structured profile. The 17 Year is released in a fraction of the quantity of the 10 Year and is significantly harder to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the 2023 Eagle Rare 17 Year still the current release?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the 2024 and 2025 releases are now the current annual vintages. The 2023 is a back-vintage bottle, no longer in primary distribution and harder to source than the current release. Wooden Cork carries multiple BTAC Eagle Rare 17 Year vintages; browse the Eagle Rare collection for current availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Eagle Rare 17 Year allocated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all five BTAC expressions are released through Buffalo Trace's annual fall allocation program in extremely limited quantities. Eagle Rare 17 Year sells out at primary retail within days of each release. 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Old Carter Straight Rye Batch 11 — the Kentucky Owl creators' rye program at a moderately approachable proof point that still delivers the full concentrated Old Carter character unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co. was founded by Mark and Sherri Carter — the same team behind Kentucky Owl, the ultra-premium allocated bourbon program. The Carters built Old Carter around the same philosophy: small batches of Kentucky straight whiskey, non-chill filtered, bottled at natural barrel proof without compromise. Each batch is numbered, documented, and fully distinct from any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Straight Rye program runs parallel to Old Carter's bourbon batches — applying the same small batch, non-chill filtered, barrel-strength approach to Kentucky straight rye whiskey. At 115.6 proof, Batch 11 is one of the more accessible proof points in the Old Carter rye series, compared to the higher-proof bourbon batches (Batch 9 at 132.8, various bourbon batches above 115). It delivers the full Old Carter character — concentrated, unfiltered, small batch — at a proof that allows more of the rye grain's natural character to express without the alcohol intensity of the highest-proof batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Kentucky rye — grain spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at 115.6 proof intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and concentrated — the non-chill filtered character delivering full aromatic richness with rye grain spice, caramel, and warm fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spice-forward — the Kentucky straight rye character through a satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark and Sherri Carter (creators of Kentucky Owl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115.6 (57.8% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho founded Old Carter and what is the Kentucky Owl connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark and Sherri Carter founded Old Carter Whiskey Co. after building Kentucky Owl — one of the most celebrated allocated bourbon programs in Kentucky. The same philosophy drives both: small batches, non-chill filtered, natural proof, no compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Batch 11 compare to other Old Carter rye batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each batch is a different barrel selection at its natural proof. At 115.6 proof, Batch 11 is one of the more approachable rye batches. Batch 12 (116 proof) is nearly identical; the bourbon batches run significantly higher (Batch 9 at 132.8).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is non-chill filtration?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill filtration removes naturally occurring fatty acids and esters that would otherwise cause cloudiness when the whiskey is cold or diluted. Removing them also removes flavor compounds. Non-chill filtered whiskey retains the full aromatic and flavor contribution of these compounds — producing a richer mouthfeel and more complete expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 11 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now in limited quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who founded Old Carter and what is the Kentucky Owl connection?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mark and Sherri Carter founded Old Carter after building Kentucky Owl. 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The non-chill filtration retains the fatty acids and esters that standard filtration removes, producing a richer mouthfeel and more complete aromatic profile than filtered expressions at the same proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye grain spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at 116 proof natural concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and full — non-chill filtered Kentucky straight rye delivering complete grain and barrel character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spice-forward — rye grain warmth through a satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark and Sherri Carter (creators of Kentucky Owl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 (58% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do Batches 11 and 12 compare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch 11 is 115.6 proof; Batch 12 is 116 — essentially the same proof point from consecutive rye batches. Both are non-chill filtered Kentucky straight rye from the same production program. The slight barrel selection variation between batches produces subtle character differences at an effectively identical proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do Old Carter rye batches differ from bourbon batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e The rye batches (Batches 11, 12) run at 115–116 proof — significantly lower than Old Carter bourbon batches (Batch 9 at 132.8, Batch 14 at 117). The rye's natural grain character expresses differently at these proof points, producing a more grain-forward and less oak-dominated profile than the higher-proof bourbon batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 12 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do Batches 11 and 12 compare?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 11 is 115.6 proof; Batch 12 is 116 \\u2014 essentially the same proof from consecutive rye batches. 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World's Best Bourbon winner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series launched as a twice-yearly prestige program — Spring and Fall releases, each documenting a specific distillation season and age in the characteristic diamond decanter. The 25th Anniversary VVS 2024 marks a quarter century of this program with a special commemorative release that carries the weight of the full series history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVVS — Very Very Special — is a designation borrowed from the diamond clarity grading scale, connecting to the decanter's diamond-cut design. The VVS designation signals this as a special edition within the program: a 25th Anniversary release with presentation and liquid that reflects the milestone. 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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Limited Edition #132, the oldest annual Derby edition in the Wooden Cork collection and the starting point of the most comprehensive Woodford Derby vertical available from a single specialty retailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodford Reserve has served as the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby since 1999, releasing a new commemorative 1-liter limited edition each year with artwork specific to that year's race. Each edition is numbered by the running of the Derby — #132 for the 132nd running in 2006. 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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Limited Edition #133, one liter, a vintage commemorative from the early era of the Woodford Reserve annual Derby program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach annual Woodford Reserve Derby edition features unique label artwork commissioned for that year's race at Churchill Downs. The 2007 edition is nearly two decades from its original release — a vintage Derby commemorative from the early years of the Woodford Reserve x Kentucky Derby partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve, Versailles, 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\u003eDerby:\u003c\/strong\u003e 133rd running, 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 liter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Woodford Reserve 2007 Derby Edition commemorate?\u003c\/strong\u003e It marks the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby, with label artwork commissioned for that year's race.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 1 Liter bottle of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the annual Derby editions collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each year's release carries unique commissioned label artwork, and older vintages like the 2007 #133 are increasingly scarce as they age from their original release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the Woodford Reserve 2007 Derby Edition commemorate?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It marks the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby, with label artwork commissioned for that year's race.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size is this bottle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is a 1 Liter bottle of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes the annual Derby editions collectible?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Each year's release carries unique commissioned label artwork, and older vintages like the 2007 #133 are increasingly scarce as they age from their original release.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170258415984,"sku":"Scott","price":2249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/woodford-reserve-2007-kentucky-derby-edition-133-straight-bourbon-whiskey-1l-201.webp?v=1743532817"},{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-kentucky-derby-134-2008-whiskey-1l","title":"Woodford Reserve 2008 Kentucky Derby Edition #134 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 134th running of the Kentucky Derby — 2008. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Limited Edition #134, one liter, from the year Big Brown won the race attempting a Triple Crown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2008 Kentucky Derby is remembered for Big Brown's dominant performance — a horse that won the Derby and the Preakness before finishing last in the Belmont, denying the Triple Crown in dramatic fashion. The 2008 Woodford Reserve Derby Edition #134 commemorates this race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve, Versailles, 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\u003eDerby:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134th running, 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 liter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2008 Derby Edition #134 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 2008 Derby Edition #134 still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \\u2014 available now.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170259431792,"sku":"Scott","price":2249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/woodford-reserve-2008-kentucky-derby-edition-134-straight-bourbon-whiskey-1l-377.webp?v=1743532811"},{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-kentucky-derby-135-2009-whiskey-1l","title":"Woodford Reserve 2009 Kentucky Derby Edition #135 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 135th running of the Kentucky Derby — 2009. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Limited Edition #135, one liter, from the year Mine That Bird pulled off one of the most improbable upsets in Derby history at 50-1 odds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMine That Bird's 2009 Derby win is one of the race's most celebrated upsets — a 50-1 longshot who came from last place to win by 6.75 lengths, the largest winning margin in decades, ridden by jockey Calvin Borel who threaded the horse through gaps along the rail. The 2009 Woodford Reserve Derby Edition #135 commemorates this race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve, Versailles, 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\u003eDerby:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135th running, 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mine That Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 liter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Woodford Reserve 2009 Derby Edition commemorate?\u003c\/strong\u003e It marks the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, won by Mine That Bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat made the 2009 Kentucky Derby historically significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mine That Bird won at 50-1 odds, coming from last to first to win by 6.75 lengths, ridden by Calvin Borel along the rail — one of the greatest upsets in Derby history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 1 Liter bottle of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the Woodford Reserve 2009 Derby Edition commemorate?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It marks the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, won by Mine That Bird.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What made the 2009 Kentucky Derby historically significant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Mine That Bird won at 50-1 odds, coming from last to first to win by 6.75 lengths, ridden by Calvin Borel along the rail — one of the greatest upsets in Derby history.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size is this bottle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is a 1 Liter bottle of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170260644208,"sku":"Scott","price":2249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/woodford-reserve-2009-kentucky-derby-edition-135-straight-bourbon-whiskey-1l-905.webp?v=1743532805"},{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-kentucky-derby-136-2010-whiskey-1l","title":"Woodford Reserve 2010 Kentucky Derby Edition #136 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve 2010 Kentucky Derby Edition #136 is the one-liter commemorative bottle for the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby — the year Super Saver won on a rain-soaked, sloppy track.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve, Versailles, 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\u003eDerby:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136th running, 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 liter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the #136 edition commemorate?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2010 — the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, won by Super Saver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the annual one-liter Derby commemorative bottle for that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bourbon inside the standard Woodford Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Derby editions present Woodford Reserve's Kentucky Straight Bourbon in a commemorative annual bottle; 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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Limited Edition #138, one liter, from the year I'll Have Another won the Derby and went on to win the Preakness before a veterinary injury withdrew him from the Belmont Stakes — denying a Triple Crown in heartbreaking fashion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'll Have Another's 2012 season is one of racing's great near-misses — winning the Derby and Preakness before a tendon injury forced retirement the day before the Belmont. 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After 36 years without a Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah won the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont under jockey Victor Espinoza and trainer Bob Baffert. 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The 2004 at 129 proof is among the more moderate-proof GTS expressions from the early BTAC era, well below the program’s highest-proof vintages (2021 at 130.4, 2016 at 144.1) but fully representative of what two-decade-plus bottle age on a BTAC expression looks like.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 BTAC was released before the collection achieved its current cult status — when allocation was significantly more accessible and before the secondary market premiums that now define these bottles. Over 20 years from primary distribution, the 2004 GTS represents the founding decade of what has become American whiskey’s most celebrated annual release program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129 (64.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004 BTAC Annual Release\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\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the 2004 George T. Stagg still available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — over two decades from primary distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 2004 GTS still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — over two decades from primary distribution.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"George T. Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170345415024,"sku":"Scott","price":3379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/21000000447501.jpg?v=1706872504"},{"product_id":"george-t-stagg-bourbon-whiskey-2005-spring-release-131-8-proof","title":"George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2005 Spring Release 131.8 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e131.8 proof. Spring 2005. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg Spring 2005 — the spring allocation of the 2005 BTAC, now over two decades from primary distribution and among the earliest GTS vintages available through any specialty retailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BTAC program was established in 2000 and reached its fifth year in 2005. By this point the collection had earned critical acclaim but had not yet reached the cultural phenomenon status it would achieve in the following decade. The 2005 Spring release at 131.8 proof is in the mid-range of the series' historical proof spectrum and now stands as a historical artifact of the BTAC program's early era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo decades from its original fall\/spring distribution, the 2005 GTS exists only through specialty retailers that preserved legacy stock. 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Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the 2005 Spring and Fall GTS releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2005, Buffalo Trace released two separate GTS allocations — a Spring and a Fall — each from a different barrel selection at a different proof. The Spring was 131.8 proof; the Fall was 141.2 proof. 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Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2005 Fall Release 141.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e141.2 proof. Fall 2005. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg Fall 2005 — among the highest-proof GTS vintages in the Wooden Cork collection, and one of the two 2005 dual-release expressions from the BTAC program's fifth year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 141.2 proof, the 2005 Fall GTS is among the most powerful expressions in the current vertical collection — behind only the 2016's all-time record of 144.1, and matching the 2008 (141.8) and 2011 (142.6) in the high-proof tier. In a year when Buffalo Trace produced both a Spring (131.8 proof) and Fall (141.2 proof) GTS release, the Fall's 9.4-proof gap above the Spring demonstrates the dramatic variation possible between two barrel selections from the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow over two decades from its original distribution, the 2005 Fall occupies the oldest tier of the current Wooden Cork GTS collection alongside the 2005 Spring — two documented perspectives on the same year's Buffalo Trace high-rye production at two dramatically different natural proof points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, brown sugar, and bold rye spice at 141.2 proof — one of the most powerful GTS noses in the current collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and concentrated — maximum Buffalo Trace high-rye intensity from a vintage two decades old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long — dried cherry, cloves, and smoke at high-proof duration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141.2 (70.6% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005 BTAC Fall Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does 141.2 proof rank in the full GTS vertical?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the current Wooden Cork GTS collection, the proof hierarchy runs: 2016 (144.1 all-time record) → 2011 (142.6) → 2008 (141.8) → 2005 Fall (141.2) → 2006 and 2007 (140.6 each). The 2005 Fall is in the second tier of the highest-proof expressions in this collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did 2005 have two releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2005, Buffalo Trace allocated BTAC GTS twice — a Spring and Fall release from different barrel selections. The 9.4 proof gap between them (131.8 Spring vs 141.2 Fall) illustrates how dramatically different barrel selections can be within a single year's production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does 141.2 proof rank in the full GTS vertical?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In the current collection: 2016 (144.1) → 2011 (142.6) → 2008 (141.8) → 2005 Fall (141.2) → 2006\/2007 (140.6). The 2005 Fall is in the second tier of the highest-proof expressions.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why did 2005 have two releases?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Buffalo Trace allocated BTAC GTS twice in 2005 — Spring and Fall from different barrel selections. 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Stagg 2006 — nearly two decades from its original BTAC fall allocation, from the era before the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection reached its current cultural status.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 140.6 proof, the 2006 matches the 2007 as a co-equal mid-decade proof point in the current GTS vertical — both in the upper tier above 140 proof but below the 2005 Fall (141.2), 2008 (141.8), 2011 (142.6), and 2016 (144.1). The 2006 represents the BTAC program at six years of operation, now nearly two decades removed from consumers' hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140.6 (70.3% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006 BTAC Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2006 fit in the GTS vintage vertical?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 140.6 proof, the 2006 ties with the 2007 in the current Wooden Cork GTS collection. Both are in the high-proof tier above 140 proof but below the most extreme vintages (2016 at 144.1, 2011 at 142.6, 2008 at 141.8).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2006 GTS still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — one bottle, nearly two decades from primary distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the 2006 fit in the GTS vertical?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At 140.6 proof the 2006 ties with 2007 in the current collection. Both in the high-proof tier above 140 proof but below the most extreme vintages.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 2006 GTS still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \\u2014 one bottle, nearly two decades from primary distribution.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"George T. Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170442539376,"sku":"Scott","price":2879.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/21000000447501.jpg?v=1706872504"},{"product_id":"george-t-stagg-bourbon-whiskey-2007-140-6-proof","title":"George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2007 140.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e140.6 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg 2007 — matching the 2006's proof point exactly, now nearly two decades from original BTAC fall allocation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2007 at 140.6 proof ties the 2006 as a consecutive-year pair of high-proof BTAC Stagg expressions — two consecutive vintage years at identical natural proof, an unusual coincidence of barrel selection across separate annual releases. Together they document consecutive years of the GTS program at the same proof point, a rarity in a series known for dramatic year-to-year proof variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140.6 (70.3% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007 BTAC Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the 2006 and 2007 GTS share the same proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e GTS proof is determined by the natural concentration of each year's specific barrel selection. The identical 140.6 proof across consecutive years (2006 and 2007) is a coincidence of barrel selection — unusual in a series where proof typically varies by 2–10+ points between vintages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2007 GTS still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — nearly two decades from primary distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why do 2006 and 2007 GTS share the same proof?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"GTS proof is determined by natural barrel concentration. 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Stagg 2008 — in the high-proof second tier of the Wooden Cork GTS vertical, behind only the 2016 (144.1), 2011 (142.6), and tying above the 2005 Fall (141.2).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2008 at 141.8 proof sits just below the 2011's 142.6 in the current collection's proof hierarchy — still an extraordinary rarity nearly two decades from primary distribution, and one of the more available expressions among the pre-2014 GTS vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141.8 (70.9% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008 BTAC Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does 141.8 rank in the full GTS vertical?\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-highest proof in the current collection: 2016 (144.1) → 2011 (142.6) → 2008 (141.8) → 2005 Fall (141.2). Just 0.8 proof below the 2011 and one of the most powerful expressions in the deep-vintage tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does 141.8 rank in the full GTS vertical?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Third-highest in the current collection: 2016 (144.1) → 2011 (142.6) → 2008 (141.8) → 2005 Fall (141.2).\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"George T. Stagg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170445652336,"sku":"Scott","price":2629.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/21000000447501.jpg?v=1706872504"},{"product_id":"george-t-stagg-bourbon-whiskey-2009-141-4-proof","title":"George T. Stagg Bourbon Whiskey 2009 141.4 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e141.4 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. George T. Stagg 2009 — from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection’s ninth year, presenting the most powerful annual BTAC expression at 141.4 natural barrel proof. The 2009 at 141.4 proof is among the higher-proof Stagg vintages, close to the program’s upper range historically.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge T. Stagg is the flagship uncut, unfiltered expression of the BTAC — presented each year at whatever natural barrel proof the selected casks have achieved, without dilution or filtration. The 2009 vintage at 141.4 proof sits well above the recent vintages in the 130–135 range and is just 2.7 proof below the 2016 all-time BTAC record of 144.1. Now over 15 years from its original fall BTAC release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\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 Bourbon Whiskey, Uncut, Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141.4 (70.7% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009 BTAC Annual Release\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\/george-t-stagg\"\u003eGeorge T. Stagg collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 2009 GTS compare to the 2004 GTS also in the collection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 (129 proof) and 2009 (141.4 proof) represent two different eras of the Stagg program. The 2009 at 141.4 is 12.4 proof above the 2004 — one of the most powerful early BTAC Stagg vintages, close to the 2016 all-time record (144.1). The 2004 is from the BTAC’s founding era; the 2009 from the program’s more established phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the 2009 GTS compare to the 2004 also in the collection?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 2004 (129 proof) vs 2009 (141.4) — 12.4 proof difference. 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