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The VS (Very Special) designation requires the youngest eau-de-vie in the blend to be aged at least two years in Limousin oak — but Hennessy's VS typically contains older components alongside the minimum-aged spirit, contributing more complexity than the minimum requirement suggests. The multi-cru blend draws on the house's extensive reserves: Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne for floral finesse, Borderies for roundness, and Fins Bois for immediate fruit expressiveness. 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Gran Patrón — Hacienda Patrón's ultra-premium silver tequila, triple distilled in small batches and hand-numbered, presenting the purest expression of Patrón's 100% Blue Weber agave without any oak aging — the Gran Patrón line's statement that exceptional agave at maximum purity is itself a luxury product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Gran Patrón Burdeos represents the complexity of extended extra añejo aging and Bordeaux barrel finishing, Gran Patrón Platinum takes the opposite approach — triple distillation to achieve crystal clarity and maximum agave purity, with no color from oak aging to obscure the liquid. 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Triple distillation achieves a level of refinement that standard double-distilled silver tequilas don't reach — at the cost of removing some of the more rustic agave character that single distillation enthusiasts prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Gran Patrón Platinum compare to standard Patrón Silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gran Patrón Platinum is triple distilled in small batches and hand-numbered at a significantly higher price point. Standard Patrón Silver is double distilled at scale. 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A two-ton volcanic stone wheel slowly crushes the roasted agave, extracting juice alongside the fibrous agave pulp — a process that takes significantly longer than roller mills but produces a creamier, more complex agave character. Patron blends tahona-crushed and roller-mill distillates for each expression, combining the textural richness of tahona with the cleaner agave brightness of roller mill production. The result is the signature Patron Silver profile: roasted agave, fresh citrus, white pepper, and a clean finish that works equally well neat or in cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted agave, fresh citrus, light vanilla, white pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and clean with sweet cooked agave, citrus, and a subtle herbaceous note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pepper, clean fade, medium length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hacienda Patron, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, highland Jalisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanco (Silver) Tequila, unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrushing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tahona and roller mill blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled, copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patron\"\u003ePatron lineup\u003c\/a\u003e or all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Patron Silver different from other blancos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tahona and roller mill blend. Most commercial blancos use only roller mills for efficiency. Patron runs a portion of each batch through a two-ton tahona stone wheel, which crushes the roasted agave more slowly and gently, extracting more fiber character and producing a creamier texture. The blended distillates combine tahona richness with the cleaner agave brightness from the roller mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Patron Silver good for margaritas?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is one of the most popular margarita tequilas in the premium category. The citrus and pepper character hold up well against lime and triple sec, and the tahona-influenced creaminess adds body to the cocktail. A reliable, widely available choice at the premium price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Patron Silver compare to Patron Reposado?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver is unaged — pure agave, citrus, and pepper with no oak influence. Reposado spends over 6 months in a combination of new and used American and French oak, adding vanilla and honey while softening the pepper. Silver is the cocktail and comparison benchmark; Reposado is the more sipping-oriented expression in the core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Patron Silver different from other blancos?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The tahona and roller mill blend. Patron runs a portion through a two-ton tahona stone wheel — slower and gentler, extracting more fiber character and creamier texture. Blended with roller mill distillate for cleaner agave brightness.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Patron Silver good for margaritas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — one of the most popular premium margarita tequilas. 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For cocktail use, the Gold's soft, accessible, vanilla-forward character makes it the practical choice for margaritas, tequila sunrises, palomas, and any mixed application where volume and approachability matter more than the purity of a premium 100% agave expression. 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Unaged. Clase Azul — the unaged silver expression in Clase Azul’s core lineup, presenting the pure Blue Weber agave character of the Los Altos highland in the hand-painted ceramic decanter format before any oak influence is introduced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClase Azul Plata captures the highland agave at its most transparent — the fruit-forward, floral sweetness of mature Los Altos Blue Weber without the vanilla and caramel that barrel aging adds. 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The bottle itself is a collector's object independent of what's inside — which is saying something, given what's inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Tequilana Weber Blue Agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 5 years, Sherry Oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer than 100 bottles annually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/extra-anejo-tequila\"\u003eextra añejo tequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila selection 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 many bottles of Clase Azul Ultra are produced each year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer than 100 bottles are released annually, making this one of the most limited tequila expressions in existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Clase Azul Ultra bottle special?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each decanter is hand-crafted over two weeks in Mexico, adorned with 24k gold, platinum accents, a sterling silver medallion, and an obsidian volcanic glass top. 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Don Julio — the most gifted and celebrated premium tequila in America, named for the year Don Julio González founded his first distillery and aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American white oak barrels — nearly twice the legal minimum for añejo tequila.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Julio González planted his first agave fields in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco in 1942 at the age of 17 and went on to revolutionize premium tequila production by introducing the concept of spaced planting — giving each blue agave plant room to grow to full maturity rather than crowding them together for maximum yield. 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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. 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Weller's whiskey was so popular in antebellum America that he placed a green thumbprint on his invoices and barrels as a mark of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in homage to one of bourbon's original aristocrats, W.L. Weller 12 Year continues to be crafted from that wheated recipe and aged a minimum of 12 years. 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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. 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