I’ve never had the Gold. Or even seen it here, for that matter!
But I agree, the price for the Blue is insane.
Where are you at? I used to see it in PA (I think it was $80) and it’s here in VA now (around $90). I saw it in both NC and NJ, too. Only NJ was not a state store, which might affect the selection. It’s worth trying if you like blends. I actually think it’s better than the Blue.
I’ve been tempted to actually fly to San Juan solely for the purpose of stocking up at the duty-free shop. You have to “leave the country” to get the prices, but for them it doesn’t even matter - anybody leaving the island is considered leaving the country (even if you’re just flying to Miami). Also, their rules are “all you can carry” though it may have changed since the whole liquids-are-bad thing in the airports.