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Baker’s 7 Year vs Woodford Reserve
On paper Baker’s 7 Year and Woodford Reserve are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (107 vs. 90.4) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$35 – $42 ~$24 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).